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Lіnеаr Accelerators Uѕеd Fоr Radiation Therapy

A lіnеаr ассеlеrаtоr (LINAC) іѕ thе device mоѕt соmmоnlу uѕеd for external bеаm rаdіаtіоn trеаtmеntѕ for раtіеntѕ with саnсеr. Thе linear ассеlеrаtоr is uѕеd tо treat аll parts/organs оf the bоdу. It dеlіvеrѕ hіgh-еnеrgу x-rays or еlесtrоnѕ to thе rеgіоn оf thе patient’s tumоr. These treatments саn be dеѕіgnеd in ѕuсh a way thаt thеу..

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LINAC vs CYBERKNIFE

A Linear accelerator usually referred to as LINAC, have become the standard technique for producing electrons and protons for radiation therapy treatments, producing energy for external beam radiation treatments for cancer. Linear accelerators are highly programmed, computer-powered systems that deliver accurate and controlled radiation to treat cancer patients. Linac Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a treatment in..

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Should Medical Facilities Outsource Medical Equipment Maintenance & Repairs?

Healthcare facilities often outsource their equipment support services to ensure medical equipment is always up and running. However, with health care costs being continually cut and medical funding reduced, many healthcare facilities have now been forced to look for ways to pay for operational costs more wisely.  This is done by improving the equipment maintenance..

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Benefits of Contracting a Private Medical Equipment Repair Company

There are a number of benefits that come with outsourcing medical equipment repairs.  Technicians are trained to fix a countless number of medical devices.  This ensures the hospital or medical center has access to professional technicians with expertise on any number of medical devices.  Medical equipment never gives an advance notice for when it is..

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How Do Medical Linear Accelerators Work In The Treatment Of Cancer?

Linear accelerator offer many different medical uses. For example, the radiation put out by linear accelerators can crush the denial of an organ transplant; overpower the immune systems of patient’s blood, in essence the transplant, and correct positive neurological & cardiovascular illnesses. The medical linear accelerator is a vivid case of what can be accomplished..

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