Open MRI systems are suitable for clinics that serve either obese patients or those with claustrophobia or anxiety. Unlike conventional MRI systems which require a patient to enter a tunnel and remain there for a period of time (sometimes up to an hour), open MRI’s allow the patient a view of the room. Open magnets are...
Over the course of the past several years, a record number of Siemens Linear Accelerators have been removed and replaced with either Varian or Elekta systems. Siemens made the decision to exit the linear accelerator market in 2011, and although Siemens is committed to providing replacement parts for 10 years, many sites...
This recent dotmed article illustrates the risk that rural hospitals face in today’s healthcare environment. Low patient volume, reduced reimbursement rates, and expensive medical technology, combine for a troublesome situation. Patients in rural areas at risk of not being able to secure needed healthcare for...
Every so often, we are faced with a challenging linear accelerator removal project. This particular removal of a Varian linear accelerator from a radiotherapy clinic in Japan was one such example. Medical linear accelerators, like this machine, weigh almost 20,000 lbs. and require careful planning to remove safely and...
The type of CT Scanner’s X-Ray tube should be an important consideration when deciding on which CT Scanner to purchase. X-ray tubes don’t last forever and will eventually have to be replaced. Generally, they are the most expensive part of a CT Scanner, and it’s important to understand not only how long it will last, but...
ROS is very pleased to announce the recent sale and installation of a medical linear accelerator system to a community hospital located in Redlands, CA. The hospital is currently in the process of constructing a new facility and had asked ROS for assistance during the transition period. Rather than continue to use an...
Here is a quick proton therapy systems comparison guide. Proton therapy has been growing in popularity due to its unique characteristics vs. conventional, external beam, MV (photon) radiation therapy. Proton’s unique feature is that the radiation beam “stops” at the tumor site, which translates to minimal damage to...
