De-installing and removing a machine as heavy and sophisticated as a linear accelerator is not work for the faint of heart. It requires planning, skill, patience, experience, the ability to problem-solve on the spot, and a high dose of raw…
ROS recently installed a Varian linear accelerator treatment couch with stand-alone operability at a teaching hospital (pictured above). Hands-on training plays an invaluable role in radiation therapy education. Classroom instruction and virtual learning tools help students understand treatment concepts, while…
Is your clinic or hospital replacing or decommissioning diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy equipment? Today, owners of equipment have more options on how to dispose of equipment than ever before. There is a vibrant community of medical equipment companies that…
In a historic milestone for health in the western region of Guatemala, Dr. Mariza Chan inaugurated the first radiotherapy center equipped with a linear accelerator. This technological advance represents a new era in cancer treatment for thousands of Guatemalans.
En un hito histórico para la salud en la región occidental de Guatemala, la Dra. Mariza Chan inauguró el primer centro de radioterapia equipado con un acelerador lineal reacondicionado. Este avance tecnológico representa una nueva era en el tratamiento del cáncer para miles de guatemaltecos.
La instalación de un acelerador lineal (Linac) comienza con un primer paso crucial: establecer el marco base. Este componente fundamental garantiza la estabilidad y precisión necesarias para que el Linac funcione de manera efectiva, respaldando su operación durante décadas. Requisitos…
Installing a linear accelerator (Linac) starts with a crucial first step: setting the base frame. This foundational component ensures the stability and precision necessary for the Linac to function effectively, supporting its operation for decades. Pre-Installation Requirements Before a linear…
The Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator is the premier radiation therapy machine for treating cancer patients. With advanced features like high-dose rate flattening filter-free photon modes, RapidArc radiotherapy, and real-time motion management, the TrueBeam delivers ultra-precise doses of radiation to tumors…
In a rapidly advancing technological environment, the Right to Repair movement has become a crucial battleground, with implications spanning from consumer technology to medical equipment. The general public is most familiar with Right to Repair through computers and phones—in particular,…
What is the true useful life of an MRI system? In many cases, it’s much longer than one may think. Many used medical equipment systems continue their useful lives and continue to perform diagnostic imaging on patients for many years,…