Interventional Radiology

Interventional Treatment During C-Section Can Save Mother’s Life, Prevent Hysterectomy

Using tiny balloons to temporarily block blood flow to the uterus during a high-risk Caesarean-section delivery can save the life of the mother while preventing hysterectomy and preserving fertility, suggests research being presented at the 25th a...

Nominations Sought for the Most Innovative Cancer Centers

Imaging Technology News (ITN) is seeking readers' nominations for the top cancer centers to watch in 2013, based on their use of technology in radiation oncology. Key factors to be considered include how new technologies are being used to help imp...

Editor's Choice for Most Innovative New Technology at RSNA 2011

After spending a week walking the show floor and meeting with scores of vendors at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2011 annual meeting, the following are my choices for the most innovative new technologies presented.

SCAI Publishes Radiation Safety Principles for Cardiac Cath Labs

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) this week published guiding principles and best practices for the development of radiation safety programs in cardiac catheterization laboratories.

Toshiba Spot Fluoroscopy Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting Infi
Toshiba’s Spot Fluoroscopy Lowers Dose, Enhances...
Improving patient safety while offering clinicians a more complete picture during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. will showcase...
Angiotech Announces Sale of Interventional Products...
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain of its subsidiaries, comprising Angiotech's interventional...
Ablation Devices to Be the Fastest Growing Segment in the U...
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the segment of the U.S. nonvascular interventional radiology device market with the fastest growth and greatest...
C-section Hysterectomy Clinical trial Interventional Radiology Balloon Catheter
Interventional Treatment During C-Section Can Save Mother’s...
Using tiny balloons to temporarily block blood flow to the uterus during a high-risk Caesarean-section delivery can save the life of the mother while...
Surefire Medical Receives FDA Clearance For High-Flow Emobilization Microcatheter
Surefire Medical's Surefire high-flow microcatheter is the next generation of the company's infusion technology. The Surefire
ActiViews Inc. Announces 510(k) Clearance of CT-Guide Needle Guidance System for Liver Interventions
ActiViews Inc. received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its flagship product, CT-Guide Needle Guidance...
HI-IQ Data Gets More Powerful With the Addition of Peer Benchmarking Reporting
Interventional radiology (IR) software maker HI-IQ announced the launch of Peer Benchmarking reports for the IR community. HI-IQ...
On-Cue Command and Control System Streamlines Operational Efficiencies
The On-Cue system manages and communicates constantly changing patient logistics to improve daily operations for all modalities in the...
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C-section Hysterectomy Clinical trial Interventional Radiology Balloon Catheter
Interventional Treatment During C-Section Can Save Mother’s...
Using tiny balloons to temporarily block blood flow to the uterus during a high-risk Caesarean-section delivery can save the life of the mother while...
Trends in PICC Line Technology
Several technological advancements occurred in the PICC market in recent years that are changing the competitive landscape and driving growth. Increasingly,...
RT Patient Positioning: Precision Makes the Difference
Radiotherapy (RT) as a way to treat cancer is growing as a field, now that its accuracy has been improving. One reason for this improved precision has to do...
Editor's Choice for Most Innovative New Technology at...
After spending a week walking the show floor and meeting with scores of vendors at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2011 annual meeting, the...

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Don’t Miss The Next LIVE Webinar! An Introduction To Cloud-Based Medical Image Exchange
  Seats are limited, register today Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Interested in implementing cloud-based imaging solutions? As a first step, please join DICOM Grid’s Live...
Bedside Radiography-Into the Digital Age
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