Interventional

Techsomed gets FDA nod for VisAble.IO software
Israel-based AI developer Techsomed has received clearance in the U.S. for its VisAble.IO software for planning liver ablation procedures.
September 4, 2023
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Only a third of interventional radiologists use society-backed reporting
Only a third of interventional radiologists use standardized reporting as recommended by the Society of Interventional Radiology, according to findings published August 23 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
August 23, 2023
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Staff safety at risk during Y-90 radioembolizations
Contamination during yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization procedures can lead to significant radiation exposure for medical personnel, according to a study published August 16 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
August 22, 2023
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Calif. radiologist arrested for opioid prescription scheme
An interventional radiologist in California has been arrested on charges of illegally prescribing opioids to patients, according to officials.
August 15, 2023
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Radiologist victim of random street attack in Portland, OR
An Oregon interventional radiologist was attacked July 28 and beaten in the face by an unidentified assailant, according to a New York Post report.
August 3, 2023
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Thrombectomy may improve outcomes in children with LVO
Children who experience large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke have better clinical outcomes when treated with thrombectomy rather than medical management alone, according to a July 24 study in JAMA Neurology.
July 24, 2023
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Boston Scientific launches Embold coils
Boston Scientific is launching its Embold Soft and Packing coils for minimally invasive peripheral embolization procedures.
July 12, 2023
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FDA: Paclitaxel-coated devices unlikely to increase mortality
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to healthcare providers stating that use of paclitaxel-coated devices such as balloons and stents in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is unlikely to increase risk of mortality.
July 10, 2023
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PAE improves symptoms, sexual function in patients with enlarged prostate
Minimally invasive prostate artery embolization (PAE) provides benefits over combined blood pressure medications in patients with enlarged prostate, according to a group in France.
July 9, 2023
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How confident are radiologists in informed consent conversations?
Most interventional radiologists are confident in discussing benefits, risks, and alternative image-guided therapies with patients, but not when it comes to procedures outside their wheelhouse, suggest findings published June 29 in Clinical Radiology.
July 2, 2023
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Virtual residency applicants get more interviews, save money
Applicants who applied virtually to interventional radiology residency programs in recent years received more interview invites than previous in-person applicants, according to a new report in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
June 29, 2023
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Can ChatGPT perform well for patient education?
Patients are better served using education material on the Society of Interventional Radiology's website than ChatGPT output on the same topics, according to a group in Boston.
June 22, 2023
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