ROS has updated its CT Scanner buyer pricing guide that reflects current market prices for various makes and models of diagnostic CT Scanners. You can check out the latest prices here: ROS (Radiology Oncology Systems) helps hospitals and clinics secure…
Last September, Elekta and Premier announced that Elekta was awarded a group purchasing agreement. This agreement will allow clinics and hospitals (approx. 4,000 U.S. hospitals and 175,000 other providers) that are members of the Premier Group Purchasing Organization to obtain…
Artificial intelligence was a huge topic of discussion at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2019. We’ve highlighted some of the most noteworthy announcements that occurred during the tradeshow. Hologic introduces a tomosynthesis reading tool that uses AI to reduce…
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…
Introduced in the early 1970’s, the computed tomography (CT) procedure has advanced rapidly and become the imaging exam of choice. CT scans, also known as Computerized Axial Tomography or CAT scans, are done using of a 360-degree x-ray beam and…
Installing a refurbished CT Scanner (or CT Simulator) is an exciting time for any department. Usually it is because a newer or better technology is needed, and an older unit is being replaced or upgraded. Or perhaps a center is…
Every so often, we are faced with a challenging linear accelerator removal project. This particular removal of a Varian linear accelerator from a radiotherapy clinic in Japan was one such example. Medical linear accelerators, like this machine, weigh almost 20,000…
The type of CT Scanner’s X-Ray tube should be an important consideration when deciding on which CT Scanner to purchase. X-ray tubes don’t last forever and will eventually have to be replaced. Generally, they are the most expensive part of…
A clinic in eastern Nebraska recently had its CT Scanner’s x-ray tube fail. This meant it was unable to simulate its patients prior to radiation therapy, and so it had to outsource this service—something highly inconvenient for both patients and…
Radiology Oncology Systems presents the Swissray SR Pulse 710™ Wide Bore MRI system. It offers the widest internal bore of 71cm (about 28 inches). Due to the wide bore, this system doesn’t discriminate patient size and therefore allows access to…