Published Articles

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• Radiotherapy Shielding Block Cutters: A Time-Proven Fit in a Technology Evolution
  By John O'Flaherty (.pdf file, 96 K)
  
  This paper will discuss radiotherapy shielding block cutters as a continuing, cost-effective component of radiation therapy. Cost-benefit analysis of various 3-D radiotherapy techniques is also presented.

• Simplified Collimators: Thinking Outside The Box Yields Long Term Reliability and Serviceability
  By John O'Flaherty (.pdf file, 96 K)
  
  This paper will discuss historical X-ray collimator design and performance parameters in comparison to new simplified engineering and product features that provide increased reliability and serviceability.

• Huestis Medical: Rebuilding Diagnostic Imaging Systems From The Ground Up
  By John O'Flaherty (.pdf file, 96 K)
  
  This paper will discuss remanufactured diagnostic imaging systems as a reliable and cost-effective alternative to new equipment. Detailed and thorough remanufacturing processes are presented.

• July/August 2001 — Imaging Technology News
  Acquiring Remanufactured Equipment: One Hospital's Experience
  Solutions Applied Case Study

• April 2001 — Medical Imaging
  Refurbished Equipment: Knowing When It's the Best Option
  By Marie S. Marchese

• January 2001 — Advance for Administrators in Radiology & Radiation Oncology
  Corporate Outreach: Huestis Medical
  By Terry Chwalk

• July/August 2000 — Medical Electronics & Equipment News
  Industry Perspective: Remaufacturing Addresses the Business of Imaging
  Interview with Steve Viera

• February 2000 — ECRI, Healthcare Product Comparison System
  Radiotherapy Simulation Systems
  Product Comparison featuring the Huestis•Cascade NT™ Simulator

• January 2000 — Advance for Administrators in Radiology & Radiation Oncology
  Millennium Profile: Huestis Medical Remanufacturing
  By Steven Viera

• November 1999 — 24 x 7 For Technical Service and Support Professionals in Healthcare
  Interview: Howard Thomas, Keep it Simple (Collimator Design)
  By Robert Larkin

• November/December 1999 — Outpatient Care
  Corporate Profile: Huestis Medical
  Remanufacturing Profile

• May 1998 — Advance for Administrators in Radiology & Radiation Oncology
  New Digital Technology: Remanufactured equipment opens door for small facilities
  By Kelly Noble