Interventional Radiology in the News
2010
August
- Study Offers Support for Surgery After Compression Fracture (Business Week/HealthDay, Aug. 10, 2010); Lancet: Vertebroplasty Is Safe, Effective and Fiscally 'Acceptable' (HealthImaging.com, Aug. 9, 2010); Vertebroplasty Tops Medical Therapy for Spine Fractures (MedPage Today, Aug. 9, 2010); Bone Cement Injection (Vertebroplasty) Is Safe, Effective, and at an Acceptable Cost for Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Patients (Medical News Today, Aug. 10, 2010)
- Me and My Operation: Varicoceles Made Sitting Down Agony, Until I Had Tiny Metal Coils Put in my Groin: SIR Member Paul Crowe, M.D., Explains That Varicoceles, Like Varicose Veins in Legs, Are Caused by Faulty Vein Valves (Daily Mail, United Kingdom, Aug. 2, 2010)
- Filling a Need: Supply Still Exceeds Staffing Demands (RT Image, Aug. 2, 2010)
July
- For Persistent Fibroids, a Less Invasive Option: SIR Member Jim A. Reekers, M.D., FSIR, Discusses Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Reuters Health, July 28, 2010)
- Uterine Artery (or Uterine Fibroid) Embolization Offers an Alternative to Hysterectomy: SIR Member David L. Wood, M.D., Says Most Women With Uterine Fibroids Are Candidates for Treatment (Phoenix Women's Health Examiner, July 27, 2010)
- Former Surgeon Finds His Passion in Interventional Radiology: SIR Member Andrew G. Davis, M.D., "Captivated by the Constant Introduction of New Techniques and the Potential for Interventional Radiology to Go Where Surgeons Could Not" (RT Image, July 19, 2010)
June
- From M.S. Patients, Outcry for Unproved Treatment: SIR Members Daniel W. Simon, M.D.; Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D., FSIR; and Michael D. Dake, M.D., Quoted in Article About Treatment that Differs From Conventional Approach for Disease (New York Times, June 28, 2010)
- Shot in Arm to Cancer Patients: From SIR Member Curtis Brasseur, DO, and the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, New Procedure for Inserting a Port Into Chemotherapy Patients' Shoulders, Not Chests (Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass., June 28, 2010)
- The Rise of Radioembolization: A Sophisticated Approach Is Gaining Favor as a Primary Liver Cancer Treatment: SIR Member Matthew Johnson, M.D., FSIR, Writes That Interventional Radiologists Play Increasingly Important Role in Treating This Disease (RT Image, June 21, 2010)
- Less Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids: SIR Member Marc L. Friedman, M.D., Discusses Treatment That Involves No Major Surgery for Women (King5 News, Seattle, Wash., June 20, 2010)
- New Varicocele Technique Shows Promise: SIR Member Melih Arici, M.D., Describes Promising Embolization Treatment With Fewer Complications for Men (Renal & Urology News, June 18, 2010)
- "Innovative Revolutionaries": Interventional Radiology Is Changing the Landscape of Health Care; Findings From the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (Imaging Economics, June 2010)
- Building the Practice: Interventional Oncology Is Fastest-growing Area of Interventional Radiology; Society Members SIR President James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR; William S. Rilling, M.D., FSIR; Stephen B. Solomon, M.D., FSIR; and Michael C. Soulen, M.D., FSIR, Featured in Article (Imaging Economics, June 2010)
- Vertebroplasty - Sorting Things Out When Studies Conflict With Clinical Experience: SIR President James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR, Emphasizes Patient Selection Is Key (Radiology Today, June)
May
- Removing Tiny Filter Embedded in Vein Takes Unique Interventional Radiology Expertise: SIR Member William T. Kuo, M.D., and Team Believed to Be First in World to Apply Endovascular Laser Technology to Successfully Retrieve Permanently Embedded IVC Filter (BusinessWire, May 24, 2010)
- Focal Ablation May Treat PCa Relapses; May Be Promising New Treatment for Prostate Cancer Recurrences (Renal & Urology News, May 21, 2010)
- "Mears Gets Shot With Vickers Out"; "NASCAR Driver Brian Vickers Hospitalized With Blood Clots SIR Member/Venous Disease Expert Suresh Vedantham, M.D., FSIR, Explains Possible Risks (Associated Press, May 14, 2010)
- Using Cement to Fix Fractures; SIR Member Giovanni C. Anselmetti, M.D., Discusses Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Patients (News4Jax.com, Jacksonville, Fla., May 14, 2010)
- Health Talk: Uterine Fibroid Sufferers Have Alternatives to Hysterectomy: SIR Member Zina Novak, M.D., Writes Article for Maryland Gazette (Annapolis, May 5, 2010)
April
- Cryoablation Useful for Renal Tumors: SIR Member Bhavika R. Dave, M.D., Discusses MR-guided Treatment Performed Without Radiation, Resulting in Less Damage to Surrounding Normal Structures (Renal & Urology News, April 29, 2010)
- University Needs People With Blood Clots for Study: ATTRACT Trial (Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Ill., April 22, 2010)
- Interventional Radiology Highlighted in Wall Street Journal's "Innovations in Health Care"; Article Quotes SIR Members Brian Stainken, M.D., FSIR; Robert Vogelzang, M.D., FSIR; and Brian Schirf, M.D.; See All Related Articles (April 13, 2010)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis: New Clot-busting Device; SIR Member Aaron Shiloh, M.D., Describes DVT as a Body's Traffic Jam (6ABC, Philadelphia, April 4, 2010)
- On Distant Battlefields, Survival Odds Rise Sharply: Interventional Radiology Critical to Saving Lives, SIR Member John York, M.D., Featured in Wall Street Journal Article (April 2, 2010)
- Hospitalization After Renal Ablation Unnecessary (Renal and Urology News, April 2, 2010)
- A Sound Approach to Fibroids (MRI Spectroscopy, April 1, 2010)
- Stent Grafts May Outperform Balloon Angioplasty (Renal and Urology News, April 1, 2010)
- Minimally Invasive Oncology - IR Researchers Expanding Cancer Care: Research From SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting (Radiology Today, April 2010)
March
- New Drug Clears Hemodialysis Catheter Clots (Renal and Urology News, March 31, 2010)
- Treating Liver Cancer: Zapping It Away (WABC, New York); SIR Member Govindarajan Narayanan, M.D., Discusses Irreversible Electroporation (March 26, 2010)
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- SIR: Novel Radiology Treatment Beneficial in Liver Cancer (HealthDay/DoctorsLounge, March 17, 2010)
- SIR: Studies Show Benefits of Vertebroplasty in Two Groups (HealthDay/Modern Medicine, March 16, 2010)
- A New Way to Zap Away Uterine Fibroids: High-energy Ultrasound Waves Avoid Surgery by Destroying the Benign Tumors (MedlinePlus/HealthDay, March 16, 2010)
- Freezing Tumors Shows Promise Against Prostate, Breast Cancer: Cryotherapy Prevented Need for Surgery in One Group, and Thwarted Recurrence in the Other (HealthDay, March 16, 2010)
- Breast Cancer Treated by Freezing Tumors (WebMD, March 16, 2010)
- Stenting May Save Legs: Many With Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease Can Avoid Amputation, Researchers Find (HealthDay, March 16, 2010)
- SIR: Low Event Rate With Stroke Prevention Device (MedPageToday, March 16, 2010)
- Vertebroplasty Provides Immediate Sustained Pain Relief for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures VERTOS II (Medscape, March 15, 2010)
- Encapsulated Stem Cells Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease in Rabbits (Reuters Health/Medscape Today, March 15, 2010)
- Novel Interventional Radiology Treatment With Microspheres Shows Promise for Liver Cancer Patients; The Hot - and Cold - Interventional Radiology Treatments for Recurrent Prostate Cancer; Interventional Radiology Innovators: Advancing Minimally Invasive Modern Medicine; Freezing Out Breast Cancer; Shutting Out Soft Tissue Cancers in the Cold ; Living Longer: Colon Cancer Patients Gain Time With Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment; Going for Gold With a Novel Interventional Radiology Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer; Stem Cells Build New Blood Vessels to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease (Reuters, March 16, 2010)
- SIR: Pregnancy Possible After Fibroid Embolization (MedPageToday, March 15, 2010)
- Vertebroplasty for Patients With Osteoporosis Provides Effective Pain Relief; Vertebroplasty: Integral to Treating Back Pain in Blood Marrow Cancer Patients; Rock-a-bye Baby: Uterine Fibroid Embolization Shows Fertility Rates Comparable to Myomectomy; Interventional Radiology: Zapping Uterine Fibroids With Heat From High-energy Sound Waves; Device Advances Interventional Radiology Treatment to Clear Blocked Carotid Arteries, Prevent Stroke; Interventional Radiologists Examine Simple Test That Might Predict Heart Attacks; Emerging Interventional Radiology Treatment With Drug-Eluting Stents Saves Limbs (Reuters, March 15, 2010)
- People Are Talking: Interventional Radiology (Fox Business) SIR Video
- Deep Vein Blood Clot Put New Mother's Life at Risk: SIR Member John D. Statler, M.D., Explains Treatment for Woman Facing Serious Blood Clot (Fredericksburg.com, Fredericksburg, Va., March 1, 2010)
- Debate Continues Over Value of Vertebroplasty (Diagnostic Imaging, March 5, 2010)
- Vertebroplasty: Treating Osteoporosis Fractures -- SIR Member J. Kevin McGraw, M.D., FSIR, Discusses Minimally Invasive Treatment
February
- The Reflections of a Philly-trained Doc in Afghanistan: SIR Member John York, M.D., Talks About Life With a NATO Medical Unit in Kandahar (Philly.com, Feb. 26, 2010)
- Passport to Wellness: A Nonsurgical Option for Women With Uterine Fibroids--SIR Member Andrew Brown, M.D., Writes About Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Maryland Gazette, Feb. 24, 2010)
- Finding the Right Treatment: Uterine Fibroid Embolization: SIR Member Marc L. Friedman, M.D., Explains Benefits of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (News 8, Austin, Texas, Feb. 4, 2010)
- IR and Income Division: Tips for Building an Equitable Compensation Plan in a Diverse Subspecialized Practice (Radiology Today, February 2010)
- Fibroid Treatments Involve a Delicate Balance: SIR Members Jon C. Davidson, M.D.; Terrence D. Wilkin, M.D.; James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR; and James B. Spies, M.D., MPH, FSIR, Discuss Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Fertility (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2010); Video: A Less Invasive Option for Painful Uterine Fibroids: SIR Member Jon C. Davidson, M.D., Discusses Uterine Fibroid Embolization
January
- Options Exist for Dealing With Uterine Fibroids: SIR Member Terrence D. Wilkin, M.D., Discusses Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids (WWMT, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek/Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 28, 2010)
- Blood Clot Treatment Study: ATTRACT in the News; SIR Member Suresh Vedantham, M.D., FSIR, Discusses Deep Vein Thrombosis (WTVQ, ABC36, Lexington, Ky., Jan. 21, 2010)
- Radiofrequency Ablation Safe and Effective for Reducing Pain From Bone Metastases: SIR Member Damian Dupuy, M.D., Details Benefits of RFA in Cancer Patients With Bone (Osseous) Metastases (Science Daily, Jan. 5, 2010)
2009
December
- Intervening Specialists: With Increasingly Sophisticated Tools Threaded Through Catheters, Interventional Radiologists Are Bringing New Treatments to Some of the Body's Hardest-to-reach Sites; SIR Members Sanjay Misra, M.D., Jafar Golzarian, M.D., and Andrew Hartigan, M.D., Discuss the Profession's Growth, Focus on Patients (Minnesota Medicine, December 2009)
- Direct Injection: Catheter-directed Thrombolysis Saves Lives; SIR Member William Kuo, M.D., Discusses Treatment for Dangerous Pulmonary Embolism (RT Image, Dec. 7, 2009)
- Relief for Women With Uterine Fibroids SIR Member Sandra Roland, M.D., Discusses Uterine Fibroid Embolization (SouthBendTribune.com, Dec. 4, 2009)
- Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Can Produce Maxiumum Results SIR Member Terrence D. Wilkin, M.D., Talks About Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Inspire, fall 2009)
November
- The State of Uterine Fibroid Embolization Today: SIR Member John C. Lipman, M.D., FSIR, Discusses Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids (Radiology Today, Nov. 30, 2009)
October
- New Procedure Kills Uterine Tumors: SIR Member Karen B. Garby, M.D., Explains UFE Treatment on WNDU, South Bend, Ind. (Oct. 30, 2009)
- Lifestyle Changes Key to Treating PAD: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology Study Featured by UPI (Oct. 23, 2009)
- Options for Dealing With Uterine Fibroids Study by SIR Members Scott C. Goodwin, M.D., FSIR, and James B. Spies, M.D., FSIR, Mentioned in New York Times Article (Oct. 13, 2009)
"Today there are several treatment options . . . Unfortunately, many gynecologists are unfamiliar with the newer treatments and may not inform patients about what, other than surgery, might bring them relief. It pays to explore all the current treatments . . . before deciding what might be best for you." (New York Times)
- New Treatment for Uterine Fibroids: SIR Member David L. Wood, M.D., Featured on KTVK-TV (Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2009)
- Tiny Glass Beads Help Kill Cancer: Lung Cancer Success Story With Radioembolization, Interventional Radiologist Riad Salem, M.D., MBA, FSIR, (KABC-TV, ABC, Los Angeles)
- Wow Outcome for Liver/Lung Cancer Patient Seen in "Lost-and Saved"; Radioembolization, SIR Member Riad Salem, M.D., MBA, FSIR, Featured in Chicago Magazine
August
- Worries May Worsen Peripheral Arterial Disease (HealthDay News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Aug. 17, 2009)
- Interventional Radiology Treatment for Uterine Fibroids: Safe, Nonsurgical Option Science Daily (Aug. 17, 2009)
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Alternative to Surgery SIR Member Marc L. Friedman, M.D., on Extra TV
- Laser Treatment Erases Varicose Veins SIR Member Timothy C. Goertzen, M.D., Discusses Endovenous Ablation for Washington Post Article (Aug. 11, 2009)
- Minimally Invasive, Nonsurgical Procedure Shrinks Uterine Fibroids SIR Member Marc L. Friedman, M.D., Featured in News Blaze (Folsom, Calif., Aug. 6, 2009)
- Electrical Treatment for Liver Cancer: Minimally Invasive Tool SIR Members Kevin S. Hirsch, M.D., and Charles K. Raker, M.D., Detail Treatment (Arizona Republic, Aug. 5, 2009)
July
- A Less-invasive Option for Uterine Fibroid Sufferers SIR Member James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR, Featured in Miami Herald (July 28, 2009)
- SIR Member Timothy C. Goertzen, M.D., Interviewed in StarTribune.com Article: Zapping Varicose Veins: As Varicose Veins Become More Common, Newer, Less Invasive Treatments Aim to Get People Back on Their Feet Within a Few Days (July 28, 2009)
- SIR Member Ravi P. Kodali, M.D., Interviewed in Louisiana Weekly: Women Have Safe, Effective Alternative to Hysterectomies (July 20, 2009)
- SIR Member Marc L. Friedman, M.D., on Lifetime Television: Siedah Garrett, Songwriter for Michael Jackson ("Man in the Mirror"), Talks About Uterine Fibroids
June
- Uterine Fibroid Embolizations: New Procedure Provides Alternative to Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids (CBS HealthWatch, New York; June 4, 2009)
May
- IR's Place in Radiology's Future (Radiology Today's Interview With SIR President Brian F. Stainken, M.D.; May 18, 2009)
April
- RF Ablation Helpful in Some Recurrent Pediatric Solid Tumors Cancerpage.com (April 22, 2009)
- Prostate Cancer: Weighing Options (Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2009)
March
- Novel Tests Help Predict Heart Attack Risk: Study (Reuters Health, March 11, 2009)
- Cryoablation Highly Effective for Localized Kidney Cancer (Reuters Health, March 11, 2009)
- Freezing Prostate Cancer How Does the New Procedure Compare With Traditional Treatments? (AARP Bulletin, March 13, 2009)
- HealthDay: Dialysis Via Fistulas May Help Young or Old (March 13), Freezing Kidney Cancers Shows Promise (March 13), Drug-eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries, (March 10), "Male Lumpectomy" May Help Some With Prostate Cancer (March 10), Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks (March 10), Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk (March 10) and Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-stage Cancers
- WebMD: "Male Lumpectomy" for Prostate Cancer: Cryotheraphy Freezes Out Tumors, Leaves Rest of Prostate; Ozone May Help Herniated Disc Pain: Injecting Ozone Gas Into the Spine May Relieve Lower Back Pain, Study Says; and Freeze or Heat Cells To Fight Cancer: Cancer Cells Killed With Techniques That Use Heat or Cold, Studies Show
- Medline Plus: Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk, Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-stage Cancers, "Male Lumpectomy" May Help Some With Prostate Cancer, Drug-eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries, Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks and Dialysis Via Fistulas May Help Young or Old
- Prostate Cancer: ABC Affiliate Carries SIR Annual Scientific Meeting News (KGUN, Tucson, Ariz.)
- Kidney Cancer: ABC Affiliate Posts SIR Annual Scientific Meeting Video (KGUN, Tucson, Ariz.)
2008
- Doctors Help Boy With Giant Hand: Boy, 10, to Lead Normal Life After Surgeries; Hospital Donates Fees (ABC News)
- SIR Member Presents Data; Update and New Findings From the Resilient Trial Comparing the Life Stent With Poba: Improvement With Stenting Is Durable Beyond One Year (Medical News Today)
- SIR Member Uses Leading Edge Technology to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease (Salisbury Post, Salisbury, N.C.)
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Stomach Ache? It Could Be Varicose Veins in Your Tummy (Daily Mail, United Kingdom)
- Stents May Shorten Dialysis Duration: JVIR Research Reported in Renal & Urology News
- Interventional Radiology Liver Cancer Treatment, SIR Member Featured on Denver Television
- Discovery Channel Continues To Air the Three-part "911: The Bronx," Which Features SIR Member; Check Days, Times at Discovery
- The Future of Health Now: New Procedures and Tools Are Revolutionizing Medicine -- Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Highlighted in Parade (Oct. 12)
- Pulmonary Embolism Claims More Lives Than Higher Profile Diseases; Research Here Could Lower Toll (St. Louis Beacon)
- You're Sick. Now What? Knowledge Is Power. (New York Times)
- Pivotal National Trial Uses Newest Interventional Radiology Treatment to Bust Blood Clots in Legs (Forbes)
- Surgeon General Spotlights Deep Vein Thrombosis: Call to Action Targets Disorder that Killed NBC Correspondent David Bloom (Today)
- Researchers Suppress "Hunger Hormone" (Washington Post)
- Treating Ovarian Cancer Without Using Surgery; SIR Member Featured in Report (WNDU, South Bend, Ind.)
- The Tumor Zappers of Cedars-Sinai (WestsideToday.com)
- JVIR: Blunt Trauma Grafts Better Than Surgery (UPI)
- Varicocele Embolization Efficacious (Renal and Urology News)
- No Simple Survivor's Tale: Interventional Radiology in Trauma Setting (News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio)
- Cutting-edge Liver Cancer Treatment Improves Lives (WHNT, Huntsville, Ala.)
- Procedure Offers Hope for Patients With Blood Clots (KETV, Omaha, Neb.)
- RFA Proves Effective in Treating Malignant Lung Tumors, According to RAPTURE Study (Medical News Today)
ABC's Good Morning America Spotlights Kidney Cancer Breakthrough (March 18, 2008)
- Bone Tumor (Osteoid Osteoma) Treatment Featured (KABC, Los Angeles)
- Varicose Vein Treatment, SIR Member in the News (WTVT-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg)
- Discovery Channel Aired in May the Three-part "911: The Bronx," Which Featured Interventional Radiologist and SIR member David C. Sperling. More Information Can Be Found at Discovery.
- Innovative Interventional Radiology: Baby's First Surgery Comes Before Birth (From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
- KOIN-TV Relays Insurance Fight for Interventional Radiology Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome; Features SIR Member.
- SIR Member Explains Interventional Radiology, Variety of Procedures on Videojug.com's Health Section.
2007
- Gorilla Receives State-Of-The-Art Treatment for Uterine Fibroids from Interventional Radiologists. View TV coverage from CBS in Chicago.
- PARADE Magazine Names Uterine Fibroid Embolization One of the Top Health Breakthroughs of 2007.
- Interventional radiologist discusses lung RFA on Ted Koppel's "Living With Cancer" Special
- US News & World Report online guide to Aortic Aneurysms, in conjunction with The Mayo Clinic:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/heart/aa/aa.about.htm
- Today Show story features stroke treatment. Click here to view.
2005
- Newsweek Calls Interventional Radiology "The Frontier" in "Your Health in the 21st Century" Issue
- Interventional radiology featured on NBC Nightly News, Newsweek, and USA Today.
2002
- Article on vertebroplasty appears in American Family Physician. Patient info section included.
1999
- Medical Breakthroughs: High-Tech ‘Surgery' (from Consumers Digest magazine)