La competencia entre los aceleradores lineales médicos de segunda mano nunca había sido tan agresiva; Debido a que el costo de un acelerador lineal nuevo ya sea Varían, Elekta o Accuray supera el millón de dólares, es difícil que muchos…
The competition for pre-owned, medical linear accelerators has never been fiercer. With the cost of a new Varian, Elekta or Accuray linear accelerator well above $1 million, many centers in remote regions are having difficulty finding affordable medical equipment. What…
Understanding the average lifespan of various Elekta linear accelerator parts helps determine the most appropriate service agreement to purchase.
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 treatment planning system can cost more than the linear accelerators system.
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…
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…
In the pre-owned medical equipment market, there is fierce competition from buyers looking to purchase equipment from hospitals and clinics. If you are a seller, you have a lot of options. But one option to sell your used medical equipment…
ROS is proud to announce the successful completion of an installation of a used 2012 Varian Trilogy linear accelerator at a cancer center in need of an upgraded radiation therapy machine, in the southeastern United States. The medical facility previously…
A recent survey conducted by the MedphysUSA list server group asked the question: “If you were getting a new linac, which color laser system would you use?” The overwhelming winner? Green. What was surprising is that “red” was not the…
Removing a linear accelerator (LINAC) is a challenging process from start to finish, with every step requiring critical attention to detail and rigorous planning. Partnering with the right team is essential to ensuring a painless removal. Ed Brown, our resident…