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SIR newsroom

News releases

New study shows durability of minimally invasive procedure to combat knee pain; Patients reported significant reductions in pain that lasted for at least 2 years after the procedure (Sept. 23, 2024)

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments; Data shed light on risks and lack of awareness for common condition that affects most women (July 9, 2024)

SIR remembers Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.; New Jersey congressman was champion for patients and of interventional radiology (April 26, 2024)

SIR publishes new position statement on interventional radiology’s role in pediatric trauma care; New statement offers recommendations for when image-guided endovascular interventions are appropriate for treating children and teens (April 15, 2024)

New data: 70% of Americans unaware of common vascular disease that is one of the leading causes of amputation; Association of Black Cardiologists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Society of Interventional Radiology, and Society for Vascular Surgery join together as the PAD Pulse Alliance to urge people to "Get a Pulse on PAD" (Feb. 8, 2024)

Scientific news

A new ground-breaking clinical trial exploring treatments for pelvic venous disorders has launched; SIR Foundation, The VIVA Foundation, and Penumbra, Inc., announce the start of the EMBOLIZE Trial (March 25, 2024)

New treatment option for prostate cancer shows successful outcomes; Minimally invasive procedure provides disease control without devastating side effects (March 20, 2024)

Cryoablation highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors; Freezing treatment dissipates tumors in breast cancer patients who are not eligible for surgery (March 20, 2024)

News from SIR and SIR Foundation

Society of Interventional Radiology inducts 34 Fellows; Physicians recognized for achievements in research, teaching, published works and leadership at SIR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (March 26, 2024)

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation honors innovation with annual awards; Leader in Innovation, philanthropy, young investigator and other awards presented during SIR’s Annual Scientific Meeting (March 24, 2024)

SIR 2024 in the news

New hope for breast cancer patients unable to get surgery (Good Morning America)
Cryoblation “freeze” treatment works for large breast tumors (HealthDay)
Ultrasound applied with MRI may be effective for treating prostate cancer (UPI)
New, minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer uses MRI and ultrasound (HealthDay TV)
Hysterectomy avoided with uterine embolization after birth (Medscape)
Early intervention with UAE studied to treat postpartum hemorrhage (Endovascular Today)
Radiologists launch "groundbreaking" clinical trial to assess new pain management method (Radiology Business)

Elise Castelli Grant
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Phone: (703) 460-5572
Email: egrant@sirweb.org

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