Philips earns FDA breakthrough status for interventional IVC filter removal...
In two independent, prospective studies, the laser-guided tool was 96%-99% effective with a major adverse event rate of 0.7%-2%.
View ArticleInterventional radiologists finish 87% of procedures by 5 PM with new workflow
Focusing on workflow changes rather than staffing levels may be critical to curbing burnout and ensuring providers achieve better work-life balance.
View ArticleInterventional radiologists without fellowship training remain crucial to...
Doctors without neurointerventional certification increase the number of providers offering endovascular therapy by more than 20%, a new surveys shows.
View ArticleSociety of Interventional Radiology issues guidance for minimally invasive...
The documents detail appropriate patient selection for image-guided percutaneous ablation along with post-treatment care and follow-up protocols, among other topics.
View ArticleFDA announces recall of venous catheter product after missing instructions...
The Class 1 warning is the most serious type of recall, indicating the use of Cardinal Health's UVC insertion tray can cause serious injury or death.
View ArticleNew tool helps providers choose follow-up imaging or treatment for patients...
The triple-S model accurately estimates a patient's risk of intracranial aneurysm rupture based on a handful of risk factors, experts reported in JAMA Neurology.
View ArticleRadiologist-founded company wins $1.7M for stroke busting device
Mubin Syed, MD, plans to put the money toward research and prototypes, hoping for the device to hit the market in the next two years.
View ArticleUnified research guidelines represent ‘major step forward’ for interventional...
More than 60 international experts gathered to bring much-needed standardization to this fast-growing segment of interventional radiology.
View ArticleNearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing...
Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.
View ArticlePhysicians performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures exposed to 3 times more...
Some experts say it's time to amend radiation regulations pertaining to the eye, which the U.S. last revised in 1991.
View ArticleRadiology-pathology meetings lead to quicker definitive diagnoses in...
More than 50% of exams without biopsy-imaging agreement were later deemed malignant, underscoring the need for radiologists to confirm results with other doctors.
View ArticleRadiologist-delivered cooled ablation procedure offers long-term pain relief...
The authors hope this minimally invasive approach could become the standard of care for this population.
View ArticleMentorship 'crucial' for interventional radiologist trainees to overcome...
Some survey respondents weren't even aware of research opportunities offered by their program, and experts believe solid mentorship could help change that.
View ArticlePatient survival odds climb when interventional radiology teams are included...
Hemodynamically unstable patients have an almost 25% greater chance of survival when IR teams are included in these surveys.
View ArticleInterventional radiologists and residents highlight optimal features of IR...
Recent interviews sought to reach beyond the current core competency requirements to gauge how training can better prepare IR residents for real-world practice.
View ArticleLess work, more stress—how interventional radiology departments felt the...
Survey results published in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology reveal how interventional departments fared during the first two waves of the pandemic, as well as how organizations are...
View ArticleMinimally invasive interventional radiology procedure delivers relief to OA...
Research found that 68% of patients who underwent a GAE procedure experienced significant reductions in pain and improved overall function.
View ArticleJoint replacements significantly increase radiation exposure to...
Experts urged physicians to take extra protective measures when in the presence of metal protheses during procedures and to be vigilant in shielding their eyes from additional exposure.
View ArticleOff-label use of WEB device effective for sidewall aneurysms
A new study published in Radiology found that mesh plugs that are traditionally used to treat brain aneurysms where the blood vessels branch out can also be effective when used to treat aneurysms on...
View ArticleBe prepared: IV contrast media shortage could last up to 8 weeks
All formulations and concentrations of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque (iohexol) are expected to be in short supply until mid-June due to COVID lockdowns where the contrast is manufactured.
View ArticleVIDEO: Gadolinium being substituted for iodine contrast in some procedures...
Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, chair of the department of radiology at the University of Virginia, vice chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors, and chairman of the ACR Commission...
View ArticleVIDEO: Imaging contrast shortage is delaying procedures and causing rationing
Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, chair of the department of radiology at the University of Virginia and vice chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors, explains the contrast shortage...
View ArticleGadolinium can be used as substitute for iodine contrast in some...
Gadolinium might be an alternative, stop-gap solution for interventional procedures during the current iodine contrast shortage.
View Article25% of patients undergoing transthoracic needle biopsy experience complications
Higher complication rates were observed in inpatient settings and in patients with COPD. Also associated with increased adverse events were prior lung cancer screening and the use of oral...
View ArticleDo image-guided corticosteroid injections impact COVID risk?
Patients who received an injection had an infection rate of 2.2% at 4-month follow-up. In comparison, the infection rate for the general population in Massachusetts was 7.5% during the same period.
View ArticleResearchers examine growth of nonphysician practitioners in radiology
A new paper in the Journal of the American College of Radiology digs into the emergence of physician assistants and nurse practitioners in radiology and how it has impacted clinical and procedural...
View ArticleIs stopping antithrombotic therapy prior to image-guide breast biopsy really...
Experts arrived at this conclusion after comparing incidents of hematoma between patients who did and did not receive antithrombotic therapy prior to their procedure.
View ArticleNewly approved radiation protection system said to reduce exposure by 90%
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s latest radiological clearance should come as welcome news to radiologists and cardiologists who perform interventional procedures.
View ArticleCosts of PE interventions are frequently physician-dependent
“Without a clear reference standard technique that optimizes patient outcomes, device selection is based on availability and physician-driven selection, which can substantially impact procedural...
View ArticleIntermittent fluoro method reduces radiation dose during image-guided biopsy
And the method does not come at the expense of diagnostic yield, an uptick in adverse events or increased procedure times.
View ArticleDBT guidance produces a significant drop in procedure time during radioseed...
The savings in time and radiation dose do not come at the expense of surgical outcomes or complications.
View ArticleNew 'vortex ultrasound' tool shows promise for treating blood clots
The "vortex ultrasound" technique eliminates blood clots with helical ultrasound waves, rather than forward-facing waves.
View ArticleComplications in an interventional suite spur lawsuit against medical center
An interventional radiologist claims she was retaliated against after reporting concerns with the amount of complications rendered by another interventionalist during procedures.
View ArticleAre MR arthrograms on their way out?
Once the go-to exam for gaining intra-articular details of major joints, MR arthrography appears to be wavering in popularity, decreasing 'drastically' at some institutions.
View ArticleVirtual learning left some radiology residents feeling uncomfortable...
Some residents recently indicated that virtual learning environments led them to having little-to-no procedural training at all in certain subspecialties.
View ArticleFocused ultrasound reduces physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Given the less invasive nature of focused ultrasound procedures, researchers suggest that it could open the door for disease management options catered to a wider variety of patients.
View ArticleHow effective is simulation training for interventional radiology procedures?
New survey data detail how simulation curriculum and training improves procedural competence among radiology residents, prompting some to suggest that it be routinely incorporated into IR residency.
View ArticleRobot-assisted needle positioning in CT-guided procedures improves accuracy,...
Compared to freehand techniques during procedures requiring needle positioning, robot assistance results in fewer adjustments, even for seasoned interventional radiologists.
View ArticleRadiology 'summer school' increases interest in the specialty among medical...
Although the term “radiology summer school” makes it seem like the program might interfere with a student’s eagerly anticipated summer break, the program in question lasts just three days.
View ArticlePulsed radiofrequency procedure could help patients avoid surgery for sciatica
In PRF procedures, a probe is used to intermittently apply energy directly to the dorsal root ganglia, which is often where pain and neurologic symptoms associated with sciatica originate.
View ArticleRadiologist has license revoked following 'botched' cosmetic procedures
"Why are you, a radiologist, doing a tummy tuck? How do you even know how to do this?"
View ArticleTarget accuracy significantly improves with aiming device/laser guidance...
Laser guidance has been shown to improve needle placement accuracy during percutaneous interventions, but this procedure has drawbacks, experts explained recently.
View ArticleObservation times following renal biopsies can be significantly reduced,...
New findings indicate that monitoring times following renal mass biopsy could be revisited in many cases without posing risks to patients.
View ArticleVirtual reality hypnosis could alter pain management during interventional...
The lead-up to radiation therapy can be anxiety-inducing and painful, but experts are optimistic a new relaxation method that is equal parts ancient and futuristic could help to ease patients’ worries.
View ArticleMany physicians are unaware that interventional radiology is a distinct...
This could pose as a barrier to referrals for image-guided interventions for radiologists specializing in IR, authors of a new paper in Clinical Imaging suggested.
View ArticleInterventional radiology has a representation problem, according to surveyed...
Gaps in mentorship are of particular concern for students who might have otherwise pursued a career path in IR, data show.
View ArticleLack of exposure to interventional radiology during medical school spells...
New data derived from the survey responses of fourth year medical students reveal a significant gap in students’ exposure to and knowledge of the specialty.
View ArticleData mining of structured radiology reports yields advantageous insights
Datapoints contained in structured radiology reports can be readily mined to guide decisions around long-term clinical, business and population-health aims.
View ArticleSpeaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change
Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.”
View ArticleLight-powered 3D imaging system guides vascular surgeries without X-ray
The Philips LumiGuide utilizes a fiber optic guidewire with AI-assisted recognition to map the body arteries with light.
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