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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).

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 ...

March 25, 2021

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

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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 ...

March 19, 2021

Radiofrequency ablation for the palliative treatment of osseous metastases reduces pain and improves quality of life

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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 ...

March 19, 2021

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.

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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 ...

March 19, 2021

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new inferior vena cava (IVC) filter guidelines.

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Society of Interventional Radiology Publishes IVC Filter Guidelines

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

September 10, 2020

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News | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane

SIR 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Outbreak in Seattle

March 9, 2020 — As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) slowly spreads across the globe, more industry conferences are ...

March 09, 2020

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ASTRO and ACR Update Practice Parameters for Radiation Therapy Treatments

October 22, 2019 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) ...

October 22, 2019

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Ellipsys Vascular Access System Preferred Technique for Endovascular AV Fistula Creation

April 30, 2019 — New data presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2019 annual meeting showed the ...

April 30, 2019

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Ethicon Launches Global Liver Lesion Ablation Registry

April 10, 2019 – Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies announced Ethicon has launched a new global registry to ...

April 10, 2019

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Smart Speaker Technology Harnessed for Hospital Medical Treatments

April 10, 2019 —Smart speakers customarily used in your living room can act as an aid to physicians in hospital ...

April 10, 2019

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Society of Interventional Radiology Announces 2019 Gold Medalists

April 8, 2019 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal, to Alan H ...

April 08, 2019

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Uterine Fibroid Embolization Safer and as Effective as Surgical Treatment

April 5, 2019 — Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure ...

April 05, 2019

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Interventional Radiology Treatment for Tennis Elbow Reduces Pain and Inflammation

March 29, 2019 — Tennis elbow, a painful chronic condition that affects up to 3 percent of U.S. adults, can be ...

March 29, 2019

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New Stroke Training Model Improves Access to Life-Saving Care

March 27, 2019 — Training interventional radiologists to perform endovascular thrombectomies results in positive ...

March 27, 2019

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NZ Technologies Announces First Peer-Reviewed Paper on TIPSO AirPad

March 25, 2019 — NZ Technologies Inc. announced the first published clinical review on its TIPSO technology’s ability to ...

March 25, 2019

Melania Trump in hospital to undergo an interventional radiology (IR) catheter embolization procedure in her kidneys. Angiogram of a kidney.

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U.S. First Lady Melania Trump Undergoes Interventional Radiology Embolization Procedure

May 15, 2018 — U.S. First Lady Melania Trump underwent an interventional radiology embolization procedure to treat a ...

May 15, 2018

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ACR and SIR Launch Interventional Radiology Registry

March 1, 2017 — Through participation in the new Interventional Radiology (IR) Registry, interventional radiologists can ...

March 01, 2017