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The Process of Refurbishing Large Scaled Medical Equipment

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..

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Popular Options for Treating Cancer

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..

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Should You Repair or Replace Medical Equipment?

For hospitals and medical equipment owners, the dilemma of whether to repair or replace faulty medical equipment can be a headache. When it comes to oncology equipment components and parts are important to be in top-notch condition so that there is no discrepancy left in treating patients with these important medical devices. If you are..

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How Do Linear Accelerators & CT Scanners Work In Cancer Treatment?

Cancerous cells in the body grow and divide rapidly.  Faster in fact than ordinary treatment machines can handle. The level of growth in cancer cells is in high proportion compared to the growth of healthy cells around the same area. The cancerous cells are developing quickly and in no time at all will turn into..

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Purchasing Refurbished Medical Equipment

The purchase of refurbished equipment is now becoming a standard practice in the healthcare industry. With limited money, companies look at this option as a cost-reducing alternative to purchasing new equipment. However, buying used or refurbished medical devices isn’t essentially a sacrifice on quality. In reality, the only major variations between latest and used medical..

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