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,...
La inteligencia artificial, generalmente conocida como “IA”, parece ser un término bastante popular entre una gran variedad de industrias hoy en dia. El término “inteligencia artificial” así mismo conforme a una gran variedad de industrias desde los pequeños negocios, hasta las corporaciones internacionales....
Artificial intelligence, more commonly referred to as AI, seems to be the hottest term today, appearing to be useful in every industry from real estate to retail to auto. Healthcare is no exception. The term “Artificial Intelligence” itself is a broad one. In general, it refers to the field of computer science concerned...
El tipo de tubo de rayos en el escáner CT debería ser una consideración muy importante cuando está considerando cual investimento rendirá más. Los tubos de rayos X no duran para siempre y eventualmente tendrían que ser reemplazados. En general, es el repuesto más costoso de un escáner de tomógrafo. Por eso es muy...
