oncology equipment

Preventative LINAC Maintenance: Unscheduled Repairs Impact Treatment

April 5, 2018 Acceletronics 0

Radiotherapy engineers conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment used for radiotherapy. Predictive and preventative maintenance of the complex equipment which includes linear accelerators, teletherapy systems, radiotherapy simulators, digital x-ray systems, among many more. Quality management within a radiation therapy clinic involves maintaining, servicing and supporting linear accelerators. When a linear accelerator breaks down, the… Read more

Linear Accelerators Deliver Accuracy in Patient Care

March 26, 2018 Acceletronics 0

A linear accelerator is one of the best tools to use for eradicating tumors in a cancer patient. In the past, one of the problems with cancer treatment was that healthy normal cells were killed too. But with a LINAC, linear accelerator, this machine delivers elevated electrons or energy x-rays that conform to the tumor’s… Read more

What Role does a LINAC System Play in Cancer Radiation Therapy?

February 21, 2018 Acceletronics 0

Cancer is a disease that affects people all over the world. There aren’t any guaranteed cures for the fatal disease. However, one-way cancer is treated is through radiation therapy. In this, high-energy rays are used to prevent cancer cells from dividing and spreading further in the body. The rays damage the cells which is why… Read more

Should You Repair It or Replace It: LINAC Systems

February 7, 2018 Acceletronics 0

LINAC, linear accelerators, are an essential part of treating tumors and destroying cancer cells in people, while leaving the normal tissue alone. While this is an effective treatment for specific types of cancers, as the machines have built-in safety measures that only deliver the required dosage, they can also start to fail over time. When… Read more

Purchasing Quality Medical Equipment

January 24, 2018 Acceletronics 0

A linear accelerator, LINAC, is a device that accelerates charged particles along a straight linear path of metal tubes at periodic intervals through a process known as electrostatic acceleration. This medical device is used by a radiation oncologist who in addition to consulting with patients and planning treatment sessions, also harness the therapeutic properties of… Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Cancer Treatment Using LINAC Systems

January 17, 2018 Acceletronics 0

Whether you’re a cancer patient or a physician or manager of a medical clinic or hospital, you can benefit from knowing more about LINAC systems and LINAC services. LINAC system costs may be right for your clinic or hospital purchasing a machine for patient treatment. What Is A LINAC? A LINAC is basically a cancer… Read more

All you need to know about LINAC System

January 11, 2018 Acceletronics 0

What is a LINAC System? A LINAC system delivers high intensity radiations in the body of patients who suffer from cancer for their treatment. Radiation enters the patient’s body in a precise manner to treat deep-seated tumors. The reason this form of treatment has become popular is because it lessens the overall treatment duration and… Read more

Servicing LINAC Systems

January 3, 2018 Acceletronics 0

Cancer is one of the most awful diseases in the world.  It is a disease that destroys millions of lives every year throughout the world. Experts in medical science are making a great effort from a long time to find appropriate treatment solution for this disease. Thanks to modern technologies and the recent treatments, it… Read more

The Process of Refurbishing Large Scaled Medical Equipment

December 27, 2017 Acceletronics 0

Smart pacemakers, insulin pumps, x-ray machines, drug infusion pumps, gamma cameras, and a linear accelerator (LINAC) are just some of the many medical devices and equipment used for a variety of clinical applications including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and others for general imaging. In most cases, in order to ensure the highest patient satisfaction and system… Read more

Popular Options for Treating Cancer

December 19, 2017 Acceletronics 0

Cancer is the second leading cause of death, morbidity, and mortality worldwide and was responsible for 8.8 million deaths in 2015. Staying away from tobacco and alcohol, limiting time in the sun, being physically active and eating healthy foods has been credited with reducing the risk of developing most types of cancers. There are also… Read more