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August 31, 2021

Commencement of Research Collaboration into Japan's first Photon Counting Computed Tomography with National Cancer Center Japan

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has begun a collaborative research project with the National Cancer Center Japan Exploratory Oncology Research & Clinical Trial Center (NCC-EPOC) and EAST Hospital to investigate the clinical usefulness of photon counting computed tomography (PCCT), a next-generation diagnostic imaging system. This collaborative research is based on a framework agreement formalized in July 2020 and a basic joint research agreement in November with the National Cancer Center Japan.

July 20, 2021

Canon Medical announces strategic changes to reinforce global HIT division

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has today announced a major operational plan to strengthen its healthcare information technology (HIT) division.

July 27, 2020

Canon Medical and FC Barcelona renew five-season partnership deal

Canon Medical and FC Barcelona have today announced a renewal of their partnership deal, which will see the medical device company supplying the club with leading-edge diagnostic imaging systems for a further five seasons.

July 27, 2020

Canon Medical to partner with Real Madrid until 2025

Canon Medical and Real Madrid have today announced that the Japanese medical device company will remain the club’s official diagnostic imaging partner for a further five seasons.

March 26, 2020

Rapid Genetic Testing System for the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Jointly Developed by Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Nagasaki University Now Available for Practical Application in Government-Conducted Testing

Canon Medical Systems Corporation, working together with Nagasaki University, has completed development of Genelyzer KIT, a set of reagents for SARS-CoV-2 RNA testing based on a gene amplification technique known as the fluorescent LAMP method.

March 19, 2020

Development of a Rapid Genetic Testing System for the Novel Coronavirus and Start of Research into Its Practical Application

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has begun research into the practical application of a new rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is being developed by Canon Medical Systems Corporation in cooperation with Nagasaki University.

February 25, 2020

Canon Medical to commence development of a rapid genetic testing system for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ohtawara, Japan; February 26 Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) announces the start of development of a rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reaffirming the company’s commitment to the basic research and development of rapid diagnostic test kits.

January 30, 2020

Canon donates X-ray CT diagnosis system to the City of Wuhan, China in response to spread of Novel Coronavirus

Canon (China) Co., Ltd., Canon Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd. and all members of the Canon Group, via the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, will donate a full-body X-ray CT diagnosis system to the Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, in the city of Wuhan.

May 16, 2019

Canon Medical to present latest Deep Learning Reconstruction technology at the ISMRM 2019 Annual Meeting

Otawara, Japan; May 16, 2019 – Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) will present Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2019 Annual meeting in Montreal, Vancouver.

March 12, 2019

Canon Medical Systems Canada announces Partnership with Western University, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London

Western University and London’s academic teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and St. Joseph’s Health Care London announced today a unique partnership with Canon Medical Systems Canada in advanced Computed Tomography (CT) that will advance patient care, research and teaching in Southwestern Ontario.

March 1, 2018

Canon announces corporate name change of Toshiba Canada Medical Systems Limited to Canon Medical Systems Canada Limited

MARKHAM, ON March 1, 2018—Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems Canada Limited today announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group Company Toshiba Canada Medical Systems Limited to Canon Medical Systems Canada Limited (hereafter referred to as Canon Medical Systems).

January 4, 2018

Canon announces corporate name change of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Canon Medical Systems Corporation

TOKYO, January 4, 2018—Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems Corporation today announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group Company Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Canon Medical Systems Corporation (hereafter referred to as Canon Medical Systems).

June 29, 2017

TMSC' approach to Ransomware (WannaCry / Petya / Goldeneye) Cyber-attack

This is Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (“TMSC”)’s statement as to the vulnerability of its medical equipment (“Product(s)”) to the Ransomware (WannaCry / Petya / Goldeneye) Cyber-attack.

June 7, 2017

Going beyond the evolution of dynamic volume CT with the GENESIS Edition

Our latest CT, the Aquilion ONETM GENESIS Edition received Health Canada approval on June 7, 2017.

May 24, 2017

TMSC' approach to Ransomware (WannaCry) Cyber-attack

This is Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (“TMSC”)’s statement as to the vulnerability of its medical equipment (“Product(s)”) to the Ransomware (WannaCry) Cyber-attack.

March 28, 2017

Toshiba Medical and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN cranes CT scanner into 11th floor

TORONTO, ON – On Saturday, March 25, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN craned a 4,000-lb, 64-slice CT scanner from the corner of St.

March 17, 2017

Delivering Outstanding Clinical Precision and Departmental Productivity – Aplio i-series

Canon Medical Systems Canada is proud to announce that our new premium diagnostic ultrasound systems Aplio i700 and i800 have received Health Canada license in March.

March 10, 2017

The Quietest 3T MR Arrives in Canada – Vantage Galan 3T

With over 100 years in the healthcare business, Toshiba Medical has designed systems to meet your needs and your patients'.

January 9, 2017

Transforming flexibility and patient access – Infinix-i Sky +

Canon Medical Systems Canada is proud to announce that our new flagship Angio suite Infinix-i Sky + has received Health Canada approval on January 9, 2017.

January 6, 2017

New Year Message from the TMSC President

Happy New Year, everyone.

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