Muchos clientes de ROS nos peguntan las diferencias entre un Acelerador Lineal Halcyon y un TrueBeam. Aunque ambos equipos son excelentes para el tratamiento de cáncer, hay diferencias bastante importantes que debemos conocer. A continuación, algunas de ellas: Halcyon tiene solo una energía de fotones disponible,...
Is your facility considering selling or replacing diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy equipment? There are several options to choose from. We have highlighted the “pros” and “cons” of each.
It seems that every passing year comes with new advances in diagnostic imaging technology. With finite budgets, most healthcare organizations face tough decisions about which equipment and technologies will bring the most value to them and their patients. Recently, many ROS customers have asked us whether it is worth it...
Comprar un sistema de acelerador lineal reacondicionado (Linac) es bastante diferente a comprar un sistema de rayos X reacondicionado, un TAC o un sistema de resonancia magnética. Se puede tardar hasta seis semanas en instalar o rearmar un sistema de acelerador lineal y a menudo es más práctico y menos caro hacer el...
Of the different CT scanner components that must be replaced over time, the X-ray tube is often the most expensive—so it is no surprise that facilities using CTs are eager to prolong their lifespan however possible. Several factors contribute to X-ray tubes’ aging, but the most fundamental driving factor is heat: X-ray...
In many ways, CT scanners have made medicine safer than ever. Thanks to the superior quality of their imaging, they help physicians identify life-threatening conditions earlier in their progression, and they eliminate the need for more invasive procedures that come with their own risks. However, none of this means that...
This week’s announcement that Siemens Healthineers (85% owned by Siemens) is purchasing Varian Medical Systems came as a surprise to many. Although Siemens exited the linear accelerator market in 2011, there were a few hints that they might someday return. First, Varian spun off its x-ray division, Varex, in order to...
