Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, the origin of the universe... In the recently concluded year of 2024, which scientific and technological innovation left a deep impression on you? On January 14th, the article "Seeking Quality in the New: Sichuan's Top 10 Science and Technology News of 2024 Unveiled" was published, introducing the top 10 science and technology news stories in Sichuan for 2024, covering hot fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and nuclear medicine.

 The Sichuan Daily, Chuanguan News, Chengdu Literature and Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Innovation-Driven Development Center, Great Wall Strategic Consulting, and Yuqian Advisors jointly organized an expert panel led by academicians and composed of researchers, science and technology think-tank experts, and media experts to collectively recommend the top 10 science and technology news stories in Sichuan for 2024. Looking back on the past year, it was scientific and technological innovation that brought confidence and hope.

 Among these, the e-Flash radiotherapy device independently developed by Zhongjiu Flashlight was also honored on the list.

The e-Flash radiotherapy device independently developed by Zhongjiu Flashlight has attracted enthusiastic attention from experts and scholars in the academic community since its release.

On November 7, 2024, the e-Flash200A ultra-high dose rate electron beam radiotherapy system, independently developed by Changhong Zhongjiu Flashlight Medical Technology Co., Ltd., held a interim achievement release conference in Mianyang. This event marked a key step forward for China in the development of Flash radiotherapy systems, opening up a new track for cancer treatment and filling the domestic gap. Flash radiotherapy technology is a revolutionary cancer treatment method that uses ultra-high dose rate (≥40 Gy/s) beams for instantaneous irradiation. It can significantly reduce the toxic and side effects on normal tissues and greatly improve the efficiency of cancer radiotherapy. Known as the third technological revolution in the field of cancer radiotherapy, it has become a global frontier technology hotspot. Compared with traditional radiotherapy, Flash radiotherapy technology can greatly reduce the number of irradiations in a treatment course, shorten the single irradiation treatment time to less than one second, significantly reduce toxic and side effects, alleviate patient suffering, and lower treatment costs while improving treatment efficiency.

The release event announced that the type test of the e-Flash200A product has been successfully passed, opening the door to clinical application. With the continuous enhancement of China's independent innovation capabilities in the medical equipment industry, the successful application process of Flash radiotherapy technology will be further accelerated. It will also help break the monopoly of foreign high-end medical devices in the domestic market, promote the domestication of China's high-end medical equipment, drive the coordinated development of related industrial chains, enhance China's independent innovation capabilities in high-end medical equipment, and strengthen the core competitiveness of the domestic high-end medical device industry.