Stafford hospital wins heart-lab OK Stafford Hospital Center has received state permission to open a cardiac cath lab Nov 5, 2009
The Stafford Hospital Center lab will be located on the first floor of the building in the interventional radiology suite. Physicians from the two cardiology groups that work at the hospital, Virginia Cardiovascular Con-sultants and Virginia Cardiovascular Care, will do the procedures. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Ankle–Brachial Index for Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease Nov 5, 2009
Hirsch AT, Haskal ZJ, Hertzer NR, et al. ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (lower extremity, renal, mesenteric, and abdominal aortic): a collaborative report from the American Associations for Vascular Surgery/Society for Vascular Surgery, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society for Vascular Medicine and Biology, Society of Interventional Radiology, and the ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines (writing committee to... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Lifestyle Changes Remain Important In Fighting Peripheral Arterial Disease Oct 22, 2009
22, 2009) Modifying the risk of peripheral arterial disease (or PAD) -- with healthy lifestyle changes -- remains vital to one's health, note researchers in a recent issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology ... Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2009; 20 (9): 1133 DOI. (Science Daily)
Rapid-response Technology from NeuroInterventions, Inc. Aims to Quickly Restore Brain's Blood Flow After a Stroke Sep 14, 2009
The management team includes world leaders in interventional radiology, neurology and neurosurgery, as well as successful entrepreneurs, among them: Lawrence Wechsler, M.D., chair of the Department of Neurology and director of the Stroke Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Mark H. Wholey, M.D., founder and director of the Pittsburgh Vascular Institute; Tudor Jovin, M.D., co-director of the Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center;... (PR Newswire)
Free health screenings set in Corvallis Aug 29, 2009
The Society of Interventional Radiology has developed Legs for Life, a free screening for people who may be at risk for peripheral arterial disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm. The screenings will be held Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Interventional Radiology Treatment For Uterine Fibroids: Safe, Nonsurgical Option Aug 18, 2009
17, 2009) Uterine fibroid embolization a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for women that cuts off blood flow to painful fibroids to kill the tumors is highlighted as an appropriate treatment for women in a Clinical Therapeutics article in the Aug. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine ... "Nonsurgical uterine fibroid embolization is truly a major advance in women's health," noted Society of Interventional Radiology President Brian F. Stainken, M.D., FSIR, who... (Science Daily)
Baylor Grapevine first in Texas to offer Ambience Experience’ Aug 11, 2009
It is the first hospital in Texas and the third in the nation to add a new interventional radiology suite ... All the procedures are related to interventional radiology in some way. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Banner touts electrical cancer treatment Aug 5, 2009
"The probes look like small shish kabobs," said Kevin Hirsch, medical director of Interventional Radiology at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Radiologists at the center recently added a new weapon to their arsenal of tools they use to combat liver cancer: irreversible electroporation. (AZCentral -- News)
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology increases impact, international reach Jul 15, 2009
Society of Interventional Radiology flagship publication ranks in top half of 90 imaging publications; Society offers journal-only access to professionals outside North America ... The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology's quality and influence has remained consistently high over the past five years, and the increase in its impact factor to 2 ... As the journal continues to see a rise in its impact, the Society of Interventional Radiology is now offering an International Affiliate... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Avoiding hysterectomy: Major interventional radiology E-collection info available Jul 15, 2009
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology assembles major studies of uterine artery embolization over past 2 years; treatment replaces need for traditional surgery ... For the first time, the Society of Interventional Radiology has assembled a major electronic collection of professional articles about uterine artery embolization, a treatment directed toward a number of conditions involving the uterusmost often adverse health effects that may occur due to the presence of uterine fibroids... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief Jun 30, 2009
For patient-friendly information on ultrasound and interventional radiology procedures, visit. . (EurekAlert!)
Kaleida invests $2.2M for vascular work Jun 18, 2009
The facility, led by Dr. Sadashiv Shenoy, site director for interventional radiology, is already doing about 6,000 procedures annually at the hospital. In a prepared release, he says the new system is faster and allows for better accuracy of images. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Interventional radiology: From sidelines to mainstream for patients May 13, 2009
Society of Interventional Radiology hails ACR 10-year extension of resolution in support of clinical patient management by vascular and interventional radiologists as plus for patient care ... (May 12, 2009)The Society of Interventional Radiology hailed the extension of an American College of Radiology resolution in support of clinical patient management by vascular and interventional radiologists as an important reminder of the critical contribution these minimally invasive specialists bring... (EurekAlert!)
UNC Health Care asks statefor OK to build $227M hospital Apr 16, 2009
The new facility would include an emergency room, 15 observation beds, six operating rooms, two general procedure rooms, a vascular and interventional radiology room and a radiology procedure room. UNC Hospitals has 725 beds at its main facility. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Chrysalis Ventures invests in Foundation Radiology Group Apr 14, 2009
Its radiologists provide readings in musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, mammography, cardiac CT, interventional radiology, pediatric radiology, brain perfusion, vascular ultrasound, OB/GYN ultrasounds and general radiology. Foundation Radiology Group targets its services toward small hospitals and health care providers that cannot afford staff radiologists, according to a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Novant Health appeals CHS ruling Apr 4, 2009
The tower will house cardiac, maternity, oncology, renal and interventional radiology and nuclear medicine. It also will have general medical and surgical beds. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Health care distributor to sell software Apr 1, 2009
VueTrack allows hospital administrators to apply real-time tracking to medical products, devices and supplies for cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology and electrophysiology laboratories. Diversified is only one of three distributors for Seattle-based VUEMED nationwide. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hospital 'put children at risk' Mar 20, 2009
A lack of interventional radiology for treatment and diagnostic purposes, such as angiograms, which staff said meant some children were being operated on unnecessarily. Theatre nurses who had insufficient training to assist in specialist operations. (BBC News -- UK)
Promising Data: Saving Limbs With Drug-eluting Stents Mar 18, 2009
Interventional radiologists have been studying a potential solution the use of drug-eluting stents and have found that these types of stents lessened the rate of repeat procedures to open these small arteries, according to results presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting. "This is encouraging news for PAD patients with critical limb ischemia. The smaller blood vessels below the knee are more difficult to treat due to their size (3 millimeters) and are... (Science Daily)
Dialysis Via Fistulas May Help Young or Old Mar 17, 2009
"AV fistulas are underutilized in the United States, yet they are best for keeping blood vessels open for access so individuals can continue to get their lifesaving dialysis," Dr. Andrew R. Forauer, an interventional radiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., said in a news release from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Forauer's findings were presented Monday in San Diego during the society's annual meeting. (MEDLINEplus)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital CEO to retire Mar 17, 2009
Specialty services introduced include cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, infectious disease service, endocrinology, bariatric surgery, a hospitalist program and family medicine. Existing services improved include OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, pathology, radiology, and anesthesia services. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seaweed And Fireflies Brew May Guide Stem Cell Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease Mar 16, 2009
A report of the study by Johns Hopkins radiologists is scheduled for presentation at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th annual scientific meeting March 10 ... "Hopefully, this new technology will one day pave the way for treating humans," says Frank Wacker, M.D., director of vascular interventional radiology at Hopkins and visiting professor of radiology. (Science Daily)
Freezing Kidney Cancer: Hot Treatment Should Be New Gold Standard For Destroying Small Tumors Mar 16, 2009
15, 2009) Freezing kidney tumors using a safe minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment that kills the cancer 100 percent effectively without surgery should be the gold standard or first treatment option for all individuals with tumors that are 4 centimeters in size or smaller. And, this treatment interventional cryoablation is a viable option for people with larger tumors, according to two studies presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting... (Science Daily)
Freezing Prostate Cancer Does A Man's Body Good Mar 14, 2009
13, 2009) The so-called "male lumpectomy" a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for prostate cancer is as effective as surgery in destroying diseased tumors and can be considered a first-line treatment for patients of all risk levels and particularly those who have failed radiation, according to studies released at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting. See also. (Science Daily)
Private hospitals move towards specialised disciplines to meet demand Mar 14, 2009
Our centres of excellence will be focused on fertility, children, interventional radiology (using radiology for treatment and reducing invasive surgery) and stem cell collection, which involves cord blood and adult stem cell collection and stem cell therapy. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oh, My Aching Back: Give Me A Shot Of Ozone Mar 12, 2009
11, 2009) A minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment that safely and effectively uses oxygen/ozone to relieve the pain of herniated disks will become standard in the United States in the next few years, predict researchers at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting ... "The spine is a stunningly beautiful piece of engineering, or, as our engineers say, the spine is like a complex electromechanical system. And the interventional radiology oxygen/ozone... (Science Daily)
Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks Mar 12, 2009
The Brown researchers were expected to present their findings Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, in San Diego. In the study, Murphy's group examined data on more than 6,200 people in the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). (MEDLINEplus)
Drug-Eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries Mar 12, 2009
"CLI is today a major health problem, especially in Western societies, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates," said Dimitris Karnabatidis, the lead researcher and an assistant professor of interventional radiology at Patras University Hospital in Rion, Greece ... The findings were expected to be presented this week at the Society of Interventional Radiology's annual scientific meeting in San Diego. (MEDLINEplus)
Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers Mar 11, 2009
Italian researchers presenting these findings Monday at the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting in San Diego called it the "Lazarus Effect," referring to when Jesus miraculously raised Lazarus from the dead ... "It is palliative. It's not going to be a curative procedure, but we've seen dramatic improvements in pain control," said Dr. Mark Montgomery, an associate professor of radiology at Texas Ath Science Center College of Medicine and director of interventional radiology and... (MEDLINEplus)
Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk Mar 11, 2009
The findings were expected to be presented this week in San Diego at annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology. In the study of more than 8,000 patients, those who had the oxygen/ozone treatment reported their pain lessening by an average of nearly 4 points, based on a 10-point scale (with 0 being no pain and 10 representing the worst pain experienced). (MEDLINEplus)
'Miraculous' Effects, Pain Relief Of Osteoplasty Shown For Those Suffering From Metastatic Bone Disease Mar 11, 2009
10, 2009) Osteoplasty a highly effective minimally invasive procedure to treat the painful effects of metastatic bone disease by injecting bone cement to support weakened bones provides immediate and substantial pain relief, often presenting individuals who are suffering terribly with the miraculous so-called "Lazarus effect," according to researchers at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting ... "The immediate good clinical results observed in our patients... (Science Daily)
Children's hospital head resigns Mar 8, 2009
It is believed a lack of interventional radiology, a shortage of beds in key areas, including for liver transplant and neurosurgery, and training of theatre staff were criticised by doctors working at the hospital. The Observer newspaper revealed in November 2008 that the review was proving to be highly critical of the hospital, but the hospital said that the paper was not quoting an official report. (BBC News -- UK)
RMC improvement plans include vascular complex Mar 2, 2009
Trustees voted to pursue a CON to replace 14-year-old special procedures radiology equipment to provide fully digital interventional radiology, fluoroscopy and radiography examinations. "As we look at the new equipment, it will give us the ability to increase our market share ... and also provide better quality and low chance of equipment failure," hospital Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Mason said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CHS gets approval for $264M project Feb 28, 2009
The project will add an eight-floor patient tower to house cardiac, maternity, oncology, renal and interventional radiology and nuclear medicine. It will also have general medical and surgical beds. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
The medical fountain of youth Feb 28, 2009
Originally trained in internal medicine, Dr. Kim Vo shares her new field of medicine aesthetics with other Houston doctors like Jim Cain, whose original specialty was interventional radiology ... With his initial training in interventional radiology, Cain already had experience in the laser arena. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Health and Science Briefs Feb 10, 2009
St. Peter s Hospital is offering free mammogram screening s for qualified uninsured and underinsured women ages 30 and over through a grant from the Montana Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the assistance of Montana Interventional Radiology Specialists. The 5,000 Komen grant will help fund 50 mammograms for eligible women on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Helena Independent Record)
Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination Feb 7, 2009
The survey found that women are less likely to pursue a career in interventional radiology, in part because of concerns about radiation exposure and pregnancy risks. Female cardiologists are also more likely to have interruptions in their training or practice and much less likely to be married or have children than their male colleagues. (MEDLINEplus)
Tiny Chemo Beads Boost Liver Cancer Outcomes Feb 7, 2009
"One of the main benefits of Embozene microspheres is the precise, well-calibrated sizing, which match the small blood vessels that feed the tumors. The larger the particles used, the further away the embolization from the tumor and the less effective the treatment will be," Dr. Franco Orsi, chief of interventional radiology at the European Institute of Oncology in Italy, said in the same news release. "Moreover, embolization without drugs usually causes few or no post-treatment side effects,... (MEDLINEplus)
MINRAD Receives Notice That NYSE Alternext Intends to File Delisting Application With Securities and Exchange Commission Feb 7, 2009
The SabreSource(TM) system and the accompanying Light Sabre(TM) disposable products have broad applications in orthopedics, neurosurgery, interventional radiology and anesthesia. They enable improved accuracy and reduced radiation in interventional procedures and support the transfer of these procedures to the outpatient setting. (PR Newswire)
