The competition for pre-owned, medical linear accelerators has never been fiercer. With the cost of a new Varian, Elekta or Accuray linear accelerator well above $1 million, many centers in remote regions are having difficulty finding affordable medical equipment. What makes this even more challenging is that the...
Understanding the average lifespan of various Elekta linear accelerator parts helps determine the most appropriate service agreement to purchase.
Artificial intelligence was a huge topic of discussion at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2019. We’ve highlighted some of the most noteworthy announcements that occurred during the tradeshow. Hologic introduces a tomosynthesis reading tool that uses AI to reduce image volume and saves image interpretation...
VMAT is a relatively new and expensive software upgrade seen in the used linear accelerator market. Before deciding to buy a pre-owned linear accelerator with VMAT capability, be sure to factor in the additional costs of the treatment planning system that will be required to implement a VMAT program. Often, the...
Used medical devices are essential to the healthcare system, both in the U.S. and abroad. Not all hospitals and clinics can afford to purchase brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment. Others, such as those in developing markets, or in areas with thin patient populations, rely on used/refurbished medical equipment to...
Over the past several years, a number of new radiotherapy devices have been developed, each offering unique features and benefits. If you are a clinician seeking to purchase a new linear accelerator, the choices are daunting. In the U.S. radiation therapy market today, the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator remains as...
ASTRO 2019 in Chicago wrapped up two weeks ago, and here are a few of the highlights from this year’s conference. The past few years have seen several new technologies introduced into the radiation oncology world, and here are several worth noting. RefleXion appears to be closer to commercializing its new device,...
