Durante aproximadamente la última década, EE.UU. se ha convertido en un ‘mercado de reemplazo’ para los aceleradores lineales (LINAC), lo que significa que las máquinas de radioterapia antiguas están siendo reemplazadas por máquinas nuevas en una base de 1:1. Si…
Los aceleradores lineales tienen dos componentes diferentes que permiten tomar imágenes del paciente mientras el paciente está en el acelerador: Dispositivos de imágenes MV. Estos dispositivos, también denominados EPID (Electronic Portal Imaging Devices), producen una imagen del paciente mediante el…
¿Buscas un colimador de hojas múltiples (MLC) para usar junto con un acelerador lineal (LINAC)? Esta tecnología es imprescindible para la atención oncológica actualizada. En ROS, hay una variedad de sistemas MLC disponibles para mejorar sus opciones de atención médica…
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…
Durante los últimos años, se han desarrollado varios equipos de radioterapia, cada uno de los cuales ofrece características y beneficios únicos. Si usted busca comprar un acelerador lineal nuevo, las opciones son abrumadoras. En el mercado actual de radioterapia de…
Linear accelerator (linac) manufacturers and sellers typically require facilities to make certain preparations before their equipment ships. No one wants to be unready for installation when expensive equipment arrives. As the buyer of a linac, you are generally…
When lay people think about preventable deaths in the developing world, conditions like malaria and tuberculosis may be the first to come to mind. These are diseases for which an effective vaccine or cure exists, but treatments are not being…
Building a radiation oncology center from the ground up is a challenging task, and the linear accelerator (LINAC) is a foundational purchase that will help shape your clinic’s success. Fortunately, there are many ways to optimize and maximize the value…
The Question of the Linac Lifespan Some linear accelerators are removed from clinical use after five years. Others go on to treat patients for 45 years. At ROS, a global provider of refurbished medical linear accelerators, we have seen the…
Many ROS customers ask us the differences between a TrueBeam linear accelerator and a Halcyon linear accelerator. Although both machines are highly effective in treating cancer, there are important differences that buyers should understand in choosing the best product for…