Society Of Interventional Radiology
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77 articles about Society Of Interventional Radiology
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Study Finds Prostate Artery Embolization to be Effective Long-Term Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
3/4/2023
Prostate artery embolization provides long-term effectiveness in treating urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate gland, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix.
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Non-surgical treatment significantly reduces knee pain for adults, especially those 50 and older
3/4/2023
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, and can significantly reduce pain, especially for adults who are 50 and older, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix.
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Injectable Tissue Provides Significant, Long-Term Relief for Chronic Back Pain
3/4/2023
A minimally invasive treatment that injects allograft disc tissue into the spine to relieve pain associated with degenerative disc disease provides significant improvement in pain and function over a sustained period, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix.
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New study demonstrates inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are safe and effective way to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE)
2/23/2023
Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from developing into pulmonary embolisms, according to the findings of the Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters trial, published jointly in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and the Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatics.
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Novel treatment for mesothelioma shows promise for patients
6/15/2020
A novel treatment for advanced mesothelioma is safe and effective and may improve the quality of life for patients who have few treatment options, according to research presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 14.
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Minimally-invasive treatment for "frozen shoulder" improves patients' pain and function
6/15/2020
A new nonsurgical treatment decreases errant blood flow in the shoulder to quickly reduce pain and improve function in patients with adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder," according to research presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 13.
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House-call model tapping interventional radiology improves outcomes and access to care
6/15/2020
Interventional radiologists participating in a collaborative house call model in rural Indiana helped reduce emergency department use by 77 percent and hospital readmissions by 50 percent for nearly 1,000 elderly homebound patients with chronic illnesses, according to research presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 15.
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Innovative model improves access to life-saving stroke care while maintaining quality of care
4/2/2019
Training interventional radiologists to perform endovascular thrombectomies results in positive outcomes for patients experiencing stroke, according to a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Society of Interventional Radiology inducts 41 Fellows
3/25/2019
Physicians recognized for achievements in research, teaching, published works and leadership at SIR 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting
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Society of Interventional Radiology 2019 Gold Medalists exemplify outstanding achievement in interventional radiology
3/24/2019
The Society of Interventional Radiology presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal, to Alan H. Matsumoto, M.D., FSIR; Daniel Picus, M.D., FSIR; and James B. Spies, M.D., M.P.H., FSIR, during its Annual Scientific Meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Alan H. Matsumoto, M.D., FSIR, debuts the GEMS Program at SIR 2019
3/24/2019
New initiative aims to foster diversity in interventional radiology
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Alan H. Matsumoto, M.D., FSIR encourages IR unity during Dotter Lecture at SIR 2019
3/24/2019
Professor and chair of the department of radiology and medical imaging at the University of Virginia, discusses patients and patience: why interventional radiology needs both
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Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation bestows annual philanthropy award
3/24/2019
SIR Foundation honors one of the original interventional radiology pioneers at its annual Gala on March 24 at the Four Seasons Austin in Austin, Texas
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SIR receives ASAE 2018 Power of A Award for "IAmIR" diversity and inclusion campaign
7/25/2018
The Society of Interventional Radiology has been honored with a 2018 ASAE Power of A Silver Award for its "IAmIR" diversity and inclusion campaign.
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New Biocompatible Particle Embolic Device to Therapeutically Slow or Stop Blood Flow Presented at the 2018 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Conference
3/21/2018
A scientific presentation of a new vascular embolic device was presented today at the 2018 Society Of Interventional Radiology conference in Los Angeles, California.
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Timothy P. Murphy, M.D., FSIR delivers Dotter Lecture at SIR 2018
3/18/2018
Harnessing the innovative spirit that launched interventional radiology is key to ensuring the specialty's continued evolution and expansion, said Timothy P. Murphy, M.D., FSIR, who delivered the Society Of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2018 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture on March 18 during SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles.
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Society of Interventional Radiology bestows highest honors
3/18/2018
The Society Of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal, to Karim Valji, M.D., FSIR; John A. Kaufman, M.D., M.S., FSIR; and Renate L. Soulen, M.D., FSIR, during its Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles.
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Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation to bestow annual philanthropy award
3/18/2018
The Society Of Interventional Radiology Foundation presented this year's Frederick S. Keller, M.D., Philanthropy Award posthumously to Constantin Cope, M.D., FSIR, at the foundation's annual Gala on March 18, held in conjunction with the Society of Interventional Radiology's (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles.
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First virtual reality interventional radiology training video unveiled at SIR 2018
3/17/2018
The Society Of Interventional Radiology debuted the first-ever virtual reality 360 (VR360) training video showcasing interventional radiology in practice, during SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles.
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Society Of Interventional Radiology Release: Innovative Treatment Offers Relief To Children With Frequent Migraine Headaches
3/13/2017