Superior Cancer Therapy via Novel Tracking Radiation Treatment 

May 9, 2023 Radparts 0

For the first time, researchers at the University of Michigan developed a way to measure radiation during cancer treatment using precise 3D imaging.  Medical professionals could map the radiation dose by capturing and magnifying small sound waves created by the x-ray heating body tissue. This novel approach offers a new view into data and treatments… Read more

Individualized Cancer Radiotherapy

April 10, 2023 Radparts 0

High-energy radiation is used to destroy cancer cells in radiotherapy, followed by a treatment plan to minimize the effects of radiation on healthy tissues. It is impossible to predict the immediate effects of treatment (including potential side effects) as each individual is different, and cancer treatment varies.  Associate Professor Teemu Mullyä, from the University of… Read more

Valuing Medical Equipment

March 15, 2023 Radparts 0

Establishing the Fair Market Value (FMV) of heavy medical equipment is a multi-layered process. Linear accelerators accrue many costs when adding up the various parts. To better understand how to form a proper valuation, keep reading to become familiar with commonly used appraisal terms.  Fair Market Value (FMV)Also known as “retail” value, FMV is the… Read more

About Half of Lung Cancer Patients with Medicare Don’t Receive the Appropriate Imaging Before Treatment

February 21, 2023 Radparts 0

The leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States is lung cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine in January, roughly half of Medicare patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) do not receive the appropriate imaging before radiation treatment.  Research has shown that up to 72 percent of… Read more

Novel 4D Printing Emerges for Breast Cancer Treatment

January 27, 2023 Radparts 0

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide, affecting approximately 7.8 million women in the past seven years. Current 3D breast cancer treatment focuses on treatment, tissue regeneration, and physical recovery. From prosthetics to drug-loaded implants, challenges persist. With a novel 4D technology, complexity and customization combine to improve breast cancer management.  Generally, 3D… Read more

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Advancements

December 9, 2022 Radparts 0

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) was recently declared by the American Academy of Family Physicians as, “The biggest advance in bedside diagnosis since the advent of the stethoscope 200 years ago.”  Many industry professionals, such as anesthesiologists, internal medicine specialists, family practitioners, and more, already use this technology and believe it is beneficial in widespread application. Ongoing… Read more

AI On the Horizon for Radiologists

November 9, 2022 Radparts 0

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been poised to improve the radiological process for some time, yet despite hundreds of conferences, hype, and promises, AI hasn’t made a huge impact yet.  Part of the issue with AI’s slow integration for radiologists lies within the application. Algorithms can be applied to specific situations and places, but radiologists need… Read more

Radiotherapy Equipment to Last a Lifetime

October 11, 2022 Radparts 0

Medical equipment professionals often debate whether machines are useful past their “expiration” date. Newer radiation therapy equipment is touted to last seven or eight years, noting that it took roughly seven years to design and program before its release, doubling its age instantaneously. Therefore, the technology, software, and knowledge associated with a 14-year-old device is… Read more

Particle Accelerators Create Potential Cancer Treatment in Lansing

September 13, 2022 Radparts 0

A Lansing company called Niowave has begun producing actinium-225, a silvery metal isotope that barely exists on Earth, with a superconducting linear accelerator. The reason? This isotope is a promising cancer treatment; however, researchers don’t know its full potential due to the absence of clinical trials.  Niowave has secured a $5 million deal with Fusion… Read more

Novel Cancer Treatment Headed to McLaren Flint

August 11, 2022 Radparts 0

An innovative new technology headed to Flint will be used to treat cancer with proton therapy. The McLaren Proton Therapy Center is the first to receive the new machine that treats patients upright, enabling cancer treatment with more precision.  Leo Cancer Care developed the proton therapy called “Marie,” which will take up less space yet… Read more