Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology uses tools like angiography X-ray systems to provide minimally invasive medical diagnosis and treatment using images.

 According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), recent European multisociety guidelines proposing routine surveillance of essentially all gallbladder polyps, especially a 2 mm size change as the basis for cholecystectomy, are likely too conservative for clinical application
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Assessment of Size, Number Changes for Incidental Gallbladder Polyps

September 24, 2021 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), recent European multisociety guidelines ...

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The development of new research guidelines for interventional oncology that standardize treatment outcomes and the reporting of data represents a major step forward for an increasingly important medical subspecialty, according to a report in Radiology.
News | Radiation Oncology
New Research Guidelines Will Boost Interventional Oncology Research

September 21, 2021 — The development of new research guidelines for interventional oncology that standardize treatment ...

Time September 21, 2021
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Registration is now open for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 107th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the world’s largest annual radiology forum, to be held at McCormick Place Chicago, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2021
News | RSNA
Registration Now Open for RSNA21

July 21, 2021 — Registration is now open for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 107th Scientific Assembly ...

Time July 21, 2021
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Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Fujifilm’s new image enhancement technology - the Oxygen Saturation Endoscopic Imaging System - which was developed to improve visualization during gastrointestinal, colorectal, and advanced endoscopy and surgical procedures.
News | Interventional Radiology
Fujifilm’s Endosurgical Image Enhancement Technology for the ELUXEO Surgical System Receives FDA Clearance

July 8, 2021 — Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

Time July 08, 2021
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Omega Medical Imaging, an innovator in AI image-guided interventional systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities around the world, announced the spin-off of the Company’s external medical equipment service and repair efforts as OMI MedTech.
News | Interventional Radiology
Omega Medical Imaging Spins Off Medical Equipment Service Company Omi Medtech

May 6, 2021 — Omega Medical Imaging, an innovator in AI image-guided interventional systems for hospitals and healthcare ...

Time May 06, 2021
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Asheville Radiology Associates announced the unveiling of a new brand including a name, logo and website. The adopted name of Asheville Radiology Associates is now ARA Health Specialists (ARAHS). The updated name more closely reflects ARAHS’ role in leading healthcare in Western North Carolina.
News | Radiology Business
Asheville Radiology Associates Reveals New Brand

May 3, 2021 — Asheville Radiology Associates announced the unveiling of a new brand including a name, logo and website ...

Time May 03, 2021
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Boston Scientific Corporation announced positive data from the TARGET study of the TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres (TheraSphere) – a type of radioembolization comprised of millions of microscopic glass beads containing radioactive yttrium (Y-90) – during a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the annual scientific meeting for the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
News | Interventional Radiology
Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Data for TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres Demonstrates Improved Survival in Primary Liver Cancer

March 25, 2021 — Boston Scientific Corporation announced positive data from the TARGET study of the TheraSphere Y-90 ...

Time March 25, 2021
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Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery embolization (UAE), despite evidence that UAE results in reduced hospital stays and costs, and offers an opportunity to preserve fertility, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting
News | Interventional Radiology
Hysterectomy Used More for Postpartum Bleeding Compared to Less Invasive Option

March 19, 2021 — Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than ...

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Radiofrequency ablation for the palliative treatment of osseous metastases reduces pain and improves quality of life
News | Interventional Radiology
Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Fast Pain Relief for Cancer Patients

March 19, 2021 — A minimally invasive treatment for patients whose cancer has spread to their bones provides quick and ...

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A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according to a new study to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) reduces inflammation in the knee to improve function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe knee pain.
News | Interventional Radiology
Non-surgical Treatment Quickly Reduces Arthritis Knee Pain and Improves Function

March 19, 2021 — A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and ...

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Boston Scientific's TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres enable selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), or radioembolization, for hepatocellular carcinoma. This treats liver cancer with low toxicity using millions of microscopic glass beads containing radioactive yttrium (Y-90), delivered directly to liver tumors via catheter. The result in minimal radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
News | Radiation Therapy
FDA Clears Boston Scientific TheraSphere Y-90 Transcatheter Liver Embolization Microspheres

March 18, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Boston Scientific's TheraSphere Y-90 Glass ...

Time March 18, 2021
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More complex, longer interventional procedures such as structural heart interventions or this revascularization of a coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, requires angiography imaging systems that have improved image detail and lower radiation dose. However, purchase of new systems was put on hold by many hospitals in 2020 due to the sudden drop in elective procedures and diversion of resources due to the COVID-19. Photo by Dave Fornell.
Feature | Mobile C-Arms | By Bhvita Jani
Interventional Mobile C-arm and Angiography Markets Plummeted Amid COVID-19

With the postponement of non-essential elective surgeries and medical procedures in 2020 to conserve medical resources ...

Time July 07, 2021
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The GE Healthcare Allia IGS 7 angiography system. #RSNA #RSNA20 #RSNA2020
News | Angiography
GE Introduces Robotic Angiography Gantry That Addresses Ergonomic Issues

December 3, 2020 — GE Healthcare is introducing a new version of its robotic driven angiography system for image guided ...

Time December 01, 2020
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Enabling clinicians to prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency for optimal interventional radiology procedures, Canon Medical will showcase its Alphenix Sky + system at this year’s RSNA annual meeting.
News | Interventional Radiology
Alphenix Sky + from Canon Medical Delivers Flexibility, Speed and Comfort for Enhanced Interventional Procedures

October 9, 2020 — Enabling clinicians to prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency for optimal interventional radiology ...

Time October 09, 2020
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The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new inferior vena cava (IVC) filter guidelines.
News | Interventional Radiology
Society of Interventional Radiology Publishes IVC Filter Guidelines

September 10, 2020 — The Society of Interventional Radiology published new clinical practice guidelines that provide ...

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IR practitioners bring vital expertise to cut hospital usage for rural patients with chronic diseases
News | Interventional Radiology
House-call Model Tapping Interventional Radiology Improves Outcomes and Access to Care

June 15, 2020 — Interventional radiologists participating in a collaborative house call model in rural Indiana helped ...

Time June 15, 2020
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The radiology industry is saddened to learn of the passing of another leader to COVID-19. Franklin Wilfred Sequeira, M.D., 72, of Cicero, Ind., passed away June 1, 2020. He was just short of celebrating his 40th year working with Radiology of Indiana as an interventional radiologist, never missing a day of work.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Imaging Industry Mourns the Loss of Franklin W. Sequeira, M.D., to COVID-19

June 13, 2020 — The radiology industry is saddened to learn of the passing of another leader to COVID-19. Franklin ...

Time June 13, 2020
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Chief among the myriad practical updates to minimize risks for patients and imaging personnel alike is a tiered approach for delaying both outpatient and inpatient cross-sectional interventional procedures
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Interventional Radiologists Modify Protocol for Coronavirus Disease

June 5, 2020 — An open-access article in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) details myriad practical updates ...

Time June 05, 2020
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#gadolinium Guerbet announced that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to manufacture Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine) injection at its Raleigh, N.C., facility
News | Interventional Radiology
Guerbet Announces FDA Approval to Manufacture Dotarem Injection in the United States

April 21, 2020 — Guerbet announced that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to manufacture ...

Time April 21, 2020
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SIR President Laura Findeiss, M.D., FSIR
News | Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiologists can be “Game Changers” in the Treatment of Kidney Cancer

February 9, 2020 — For some patients, kidney cancer can be effectively treated without surgery, according to the Society ...

Time February 09, 2020
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