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    NHS

    New figures show the NHS needs thousands more radiologists to keep...

    BD announces enrolment in postmarket studies of the WavelinQ endoAVF system

    “Radiation will be a thing of the past”: FORS in the...

    CX audience supports call to change agency recommendations regarding paclitaxel use...

    Soundbite Medical Solutions announces FDA approval for SoundBite peripheral crossing system

    Superficial tunnelling technique not associated with patency or amputation in patients...

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Two-year IN.PACT AV Access results presented at CX 2021

    IASIOS

    IASIOS, the world’s first accreditation programme for interventional oncology, just opened...

    LAVA

    First patient enrolled in pivotal LAVA study

    siemens

    Siemens Healthineers completes acquisition of Varian

    One-year results published from B Braun’s CONSEQUENT study

    zilver vena venous stent vivo clinical study

    Results of two-year study show Zilver Vena Venous Stent is safe...

    td-cvc dialysis

    Fluoroscopically-guided insertion of td-CVC found to be “low exposure”, despite large...

    Endologix announces acquisition of PQ Bypass

    Inari Medical announces first patient enrolled in FLAME study

    Philips SmartCT application software receives FDA 510(k) clearance

    Surmodics

    Surmodics announces first patient use of two Sublime radial access platform...

    overhead

    Adept Medical launches an MR safe overhead arm support

    Embrace

    First patients enrolled in the Embrace hydrogel embolic system global randomised...

    GPX

    New embolic device blocks vessels feeding malignant tumours

    embosphere

    GAE with Embosphere microspheres comparable long-term results to imipenem cilastatin in...

    “A reliable tool”: Positive findings for 2D perfusion angiography in CLTI...

    Ten teachings from the 2021 SIR InspIRed Lecture

    LAVA

    DOORwaY90 study launches: The first prospective, multicentre US-based trial for registration...

    Dotter

    Abandoning “cowboy culture” in service of data: The 2021 Dotter Lecture

    president

    Society of Interventional Radiology names Matthew S Johnson president for 2021–2022

    Shape Memory Medical receives PMDA approval for the Impede-FX embolisation plug

    LimFlow receives Japan PMDA approval for clinical study of minimally-invasive technology

    Cardiovascular Systems announces acquisition of peripheral support catheters From WavePoint Medical

    Gold

    SIR 2021 Gold Medallists honoured for “distinguished service” to interventional radiology

    ablation

    Prior ablation therapy predictor of increased Y-90 uptake: The road to...

    TheraSphere

    Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for TheraSphere Y-90 glass microspheres

    Penumbra announces US commercial availability of Indigo system Lightning 7

    Ablation 2.0: Improved precision as interventionalists approach A0

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first uses of Wirion embolic protection system

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    MedAlliance raises over US$50 million to roll out Selution SLR and...

    OsteoCool

    RFA with OsteoCool leads to “rapid and sustained” pain relief in...

    GAE

    GAE “highly effective and durable”, offering long-term pain relief for osteoarthritis...

    postpartum

    IR community calls for postpartum haemorrhage response team due to “underutilisation”...

    Cardinal Health signs definitive agreement to sell its Cordis business to...

    Shape Memory Medical receives CE mark for Impede-FX RapidFill

    PAD-scan deemed cost-effective for PAD detection in patients with diabetes

    kidney scale model

    Renal artery involvement in EVAR linked to permanent dialysis and lower...

    Transhepatic portal venous stent placement “effective” for the prevention of hepatic...

    First patients enrolled in the Merit Wrapsody AV access efficacy pivotal...

    petition

    Call for IR clinic patients to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: New...

    Humacyte to present long-term follow-up data from Phase 2 vascular access...

    budget

    “There is only so much our stretched medical specialties can do...

    ControlRad Select imaging system gains FDA market clearance

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Medtronic launches IN.PACT AV DCB in Japan for patients undergoing haemodialysis

    visualisation

    Novel mixed reality dose visualisation system may help manage radiation exposure...

    zenith

    FDA grants breakthrough device designation for Zenith fenestrated+ endovascular graft

    injection

    Guerbet launches new injection technical service

    intra-arterial

    IO solutions for patients with brain tumours: Intra-arterial delivery of chemotherapeutic...

    Introduction of dedicated vascular limb salvage clinic improves one-year amputation outcomes...

    SIRT

    NICE recommends selective internal radiation therapies for the treatment of hepatocellular...

    Meta-analysis: IVC filters should be considered for certain patients at high...

    FDA advisory panel recommends against premarket approval of Lutonix 014 DCB...

    Terumo reaches agreement to acquire predictive analytics specialist Health Outcomes Sciences

    HydroMID midline catheter from Access Vascular receives FDA clearance

    Virtual IR elective prompted by pandemic restrictions will outlast COVID-19, IRs...

    acute

    Acute kidney injury is associated with medium-term mortality following endovascular intervention...

    journal

    The CLI Global Society announces the Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia

    veterans

    No increased mortality with paclitaxel use in Veterans Administration data out...

    PatenSee initiates first-in-human trial with its contactless imaging surveillance system for...

    Real-world data on SeQuent Please OTW DCB presented at LINC 2021

    acute

    New standardised reporting system suggests arteriovenous graft infections may be less...

    gel

    New ethanol gel formulation holds “promise” for effective ablation in low...

    SoundBite

    Soundbite announces Health Canada approval for SoundBite crossing system – Peripheral...

    Luminor

    Positive Luminor DCB data from EffPac and TINTIN trials presented at...

    CATHIS

    CATHI launches portable endovascular simulator system to med tech and pharma...

    TACE

    TACE with drug-eluting microspheres as “safe and effective” as conventional TACE,...

    ROWAN

    New trial investigating combination therapy of radioembolization and immunotherapy in HCC...

    LINC 2021: Novel approaches and new data for BTK interventions revealed

    Transit Scientific announces close of its Series A financing round

    Biomodex announce partnership to develop Evias Plus 

    everolimus

    Cardiovascular Systems and Chansu Vascular Technologies partner to develop new everolimus...

    workhorse

    New workhorse wire guide in US and Canada now commercially available

    Novel embolic device used for arterial and venous tumour treatments

    VasQ external support

    VasQ external support awarded NUB Status 1 reimbursement renewal for 2021...

    LINC 2021: PRELUDE-BTK results confirm Serranator device novel mechanism of action

    CLEAN3 trial outlines potential new best practices for peripheral IV catheters

    BIOLUX AV trial demonstrates safety and efficacy of Passeo-18 Lux DCB...

    Comparative study reports favourable outcomes for VasoStat haemostasis device

    Comparative study reports favourable outcomes for VasoStat haemostasis device

    Personalised treatment planning “the future” of radioembolization, ECIO hears, in Y-90...

    IVUS should be considered “essential equipment” in venous interventions, LINC 2021...

    LINC 2021: Long-term data show sustained efficacy and safety of paclitaxel...

    LINC 2021 first time data releases in arteriovenous access: Positive results...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    LINC 2021: 12-month BTK data with MedAlliance’s SELUTION SLR presented as...

    Artio Medical

    Artio Medical announces successful first human use of the Amplifi vein...

    Three studies evaluating Flex Vessel Prep system presented during LINC 2021

    LINC 2021: Head-to-head trials take centre stage in drug-eluting technology late-breaking...

    breakthrough

    FDA grants breakthrough device designation to PEDRA Xauron real-time tissue perfusion...

    Five-year ILLUMENATE results confirm safety profile of Philips Stellarex DCB

    Study: Patients with depression less likely to go home after critical...

    Indigo

    EXTRACT-PE trial data confirm Indigo Aspiration system is safe and effective...

    New study supports Anaconda Biomed’s ANA catheter system for ischaemic stroke

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Largest US nephrology group is first in Illinois to offer Ellipsys...

    Spex

    Reflow Medical introduces Spex LP shapeable reinforced support catheter

    aneurysm

    FDA approves MicroVention’s lower-profile WEB 17 intrasaccular aneurysm treatment device

    exam

    RCR launches new radiology exam site in India

    paediatric

    Paediatric interventional radiology in the spotlight: “There is still much more...

    Mermaid Medical Group reports full commercialisation of the D-Clot HD rotational...

    Arterial diameter may help to predict AVF aneurysm progression, study suggests

    executive

    New executive director of the Society of Interventional Radiology assumes role

    EBIR

    First fully remote, online-proctored EBIR examination takes place

    FDA

    FDA Perspective in NEJM highlights need for continued clinical studies on...

    VasQ

    VasQ device improves AVF creation in haemodialysis patients, JVA study reports

    CPT

    Coding changes will impact reimbursement for US interventional radiologists in 2021

    Network meta-analysis finds DCB angioplasty “significantly superior” to plain balloon angioplasty...

    Rapid Medical receives FDA clearance for steerable neurovascular guidewire

    WHO

    Interventional radiologists call on WHO to address the “dramatic lack of...

    walking

    Walking can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral arterial disease

    laser

    First-in-human study finds novel laser technique “safe and effective” for embedded...

    Corindus announces global launch of technIQ procedural automation series for CorPath...

    TACE

    Conventional transarterial chemoembolization more cost-effective than drug-eluting embolic TACE

    Lipiodol

    UK approves Lipiodol Ultra Fluid for hysterosalpingography in women undergoing infertility...

    SWEDEPAD unplanned interim analysis shows no difference in all-cause mortality for...

    LAVA

    Sirtex Medical announces strategic investment in BlackSwan Vascular

    COVID-related hypercoagulability linked to elevated malfunction rate in temporary haemodialysis catheters

    Twelve-month LOCOMOTIVE EXTENDED results “promising”

    ECIO

    ECIO to take place virtually in April 2021

    AI

    Artificial intelligence should be incorporated into interventional oncology curricula to advance...

    Ten-year data at single institution support thermal lung ablation as a...

    First-in-human study demonstrates “feasibility and potential” of FORS technology

    women

    New “myth-buster” guide to support women in interventional radiology in the...

    PAVE

    PAVE trial finds “no evidence of a benefit” from paclitaxel-coated balloons...

    Gold Medal

    Robert Morgan awarded Gold Medal at BSIR annual meeting: “A great...

    acquisition

    Boston Scientific agrees to divest BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals business

    pandemic

    SIR and AMA urge Medicare and Medicaid Services to compensate practices...

    stromal

    Patients with stromal enlargement of the prostate benefit the most from...

    Risk of ischaemic steal syndrome and patency rate comparable for tapered...

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    ISABELLA trial for the treatment of failing AV fistulas in haemodialysis...

    Interventional News for specialists

    First use of new embolic device for highly targeted tumour treatment...

    Penumbra’s newest generation of Indigo aspiration system receives FDA clearance for...

    arthritis

    Novel IR technique “stuns” arthritis pain in shoulder and hip

    Paclitaxel situation “crystallising” thanks to new data and teamwork, VIVA audience...

    Infinity angioplasty balloon catheter completes first-in-human clinical trial

    Sinomed announces positive safety and efficacy data from PIONEER III study

    Catalysed by COVID-19, societies say hybrid conferences are here to stay

    First procedures performed with Transit Scientific’s XO Score angioplasty system

    Angiodynamics

    AngioDynamics announces presentation of positive safety, efficacy results from RAPID outcomes...

    No safety concerns and favourable patency at two years with Absorb...

    GIRFT

    GIRFT Radiology report calls for expansion of IR day-case capacity in...

    Surmodics

    Six-month data from Surmodics Avess AV fistula DCB first-in-human study presented...

    BestFLR

    Portal vein embolization with NBCA-lipiodol promotes greater liver growth than PVA...

    DETOUR I two-year outcomes: “Excellent” functional improvement in complex PAD cohort

    RCT investigating use of MagicTouch PTA sirolimus-coated balloon for PAD enrols...

    PROMISE I: LimFlow system enables vast majority of patients to avoid...

    Similar outcomes for ultrasound-assisted and standard thrombolysis in SUNSET sPE

    Safety and efficacy of IN.PACT Admiral sustained out to five years

    One-year VIVO results support safety and effectiveness of Zilver Vena venous...

    Directional atherectomy prior to IN.PACT DCB effective out to one year,...

    Latest VOYAGER PAD analysis finds no mortality and improved limb outcomes...

    DISRUPT PAD III: Intravascular lithotripsy superior to PTA in acute procedural...

    Four-year results from patient-level meta-analysis confirm safety profile of Philips Stellarex...

    Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for the Ranger DCB

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Case report shows Ellipsys system creates fused, permanent vascular access for...

    tumoural

    Cancer treatment beyond systemic chemotherapy: Local intra-tumoural injections demonstrate abscopal effect

    femoral

    New protocol helps identify best venipuncture site for femoral access

    Medtronic Abre stent receives US FDA approval to treat venous outflow...

    Janssen submits application to US FDA for new indication to expand...

    CT

    Canon launches CT scanner with 90cm bore at ASTRO 2020

    stents

    RCR and BSIR call for UK stent registry

    Study finds 3mm arteriotomy may be routinely utilised for brachiocephalic fistula...

    patency

    Older age and diabetes mellitus identified as risk factors for poor...

    Endovascular late-breaking trials presented at TCT 2020

    Zilver Vena

    Zilver Vena venous self-expanding stent receives FDA approval to market in...

    Dabra

    Ra Medical Systems announces 10 subjects have been enrolled in its...

    Clinician survey reveals significant variation in ultrasound-guided PIV insertion

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First two patients enrolled in PRISTINE study with Selution SLR

    surfacer

    SAVE registry results back safety of Surfacer system

    thrombectomy

    New devices for endovascular thrombectomy discussed at CIRSE

    Wingman catheter Reflow Medical

    Reflow Medical receives approval in Japan for the Wingman catheter

    PQ Bypass Detour

    PQ Bypass completes enrolment in DETOUR II pivotal study

    CLTI

    CDC recognises and codifies critical limb-threatening ischaemia in ICD-10-CM

    Interventionalists encouraged to consult talking points document on paclitaxel devices

    Teleflex announces expanded indications for the Arrow EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access...

    Medtronic

    Medtronic to acquire Avenu Medical

    Philips launches QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy system for blood clot removal in...

    deep vein arterialisation

    Deep vein arterialisation should be considered in “no option” CLTI patients,...

    Surmodics’ Pounce thrombus retrieval system gains FDA 510(k) clearance

    Interventional News for specialists

    First patient recruited into a study to obtain the indication for...

    Viabahn

    Gore enhances Viabahn endoprosthesis portfolio with lower profile delivery

    Biotronik

    CIRSE 2020: New clinical data support use of 4F devices for...

    Avenu Ellipsys

    Ellipsys system offers greater patient eligibility and reduced time to dialysis,...

    fertility

    Fertility after uterine artery embolization: Still an unsolved issue, CIRSE delegates...

    IRE

    CROSSFIRE trial: IRE induces a more immune-permissive environment in pancreatic cancer...

    First patient enrolled in FUTURE SFA study of MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon

    rivaroxaban

    Patients with multiple revascularisations are at higher risk of acute limb...

    reimbursement

    Calls in Germany for reimbursement as analysis shows drug-eluting technology is...

    Luminor

    “No signal of increased risk of long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-coated Luminor...

    SAVER

    Win for paclitaxel as SAVER registry “reinforces the safety profile” of...

    covered

    24-month AVeNEW study results: Covered stent angioplasty “statistically superior” to angioplasty...

    predict

    New prediction model for target lesion revascularisation grants “new level of...

    Passeo-35

    Biotronik’s Passeo-35 Xeo PTA balloon catheter is now available in Europe

    arteriovenous

    UAE preserves fertility in patients with uterine arteriovenous malformations, single centre...

    lymphadenectomy

    Lipiodol offers an effective therapeutic option for melanoma patients suffering postoperative...

    CMS grants additional reimbursement for the Eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system

    Study finds Ellipsys system allows kidney patients to begin dialysis sooner...

    PQ Bypass Detour

    PQ Bypass receives FDA breakthrough device designation for the Detour system

    LAVA

    SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres meet drug registration requirements in China

    Philips launches latest version of its Azurion imaging platform

    The largest European cohort on the treatment of liver cancer with...

    NCCN

    NCCN incorporates SIO recommendations in 2020 guidelines for neuroendocrine tumour treatment

    UAE

    Lobbying at social and political levels “crucial” to raise UAE profile

    Patient-specific computation model may improve AVF maturation rates

    CX Aortic Vienna

    Inaugural CX Aortic Vienna to take place online

    Systematic review and meta-analysis finds “substantial” one-year mortality rate in octogenarians...

    Enrolment initiated in world’s first RCT with sirolimus-coated balloon for below-the-knee...

    Philips to expand its image-guided therapy portfolio through acquisition of Intact...

    LAVA

    Sirtex Medical completes enrollment of landmark US RESiN registry

    Authors from 750 German universities to publish in CVIR Endovascular free...

    Interventional News for specialists

    Sirtex Medical partners with Magle Chemoswed to develop imaging agent

    meeting

    ECIO 2020 “will not take place as a physical meeting”

    radioembolization

    Novel use of Y-90 radioembolization could transform prostate cancer treatment

    High level of heterogeneity found in randomised PAD trial antithrombotic regimens

    Angiodynamics

    First patient enrolled in PATHFINDER I registry examining Auryon atherectomy system

    Medtronic IN.PACT AV

    Six-month IN.PACT AV Access results show superiority of DCB angioplasty

    News from SNIS: New study finds racial disparities in acute stroke...

    Over 15,000 delegates attended ECR 2020

    Medicare

    Vertebroplasty to receive Medicare funding in Australia

    First patients enrolled in SUPERSURG study of Supera peripheral stent system

    EffPac

    Intermittent claudication: EffPac trial confirms benefit and safety of paclitaxel-coated balloon...

    Regional anaesthesia alone is reasonable for major lower extremity amputation in...

    compression

    Compression after radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins “adds no clinical benefit”

    interventional radiology

    Interventional radiology assumes a more prominent role amid pandemic

    repeat PAE

    Repeat PAE: Safe and effective for patients who initially responded positively...

    Endologix receives CE mark for Alto abdominal stent graft system

    Surmodics

    Surmodics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Sublime radial access 0.014 RX...

    PRIZER

    PRIZER, new multicentre PAD study, launches

    Cerus Endovascular and Balt enter strategic distribution agreement for devices treating...

    SIROS

    Sirtex Medical launches SIROS system for SIR-Spheres resin microspheres delivery

    Siemens Healthineers agrees to acquire Varian in US$16.4 billion deal

    training

    COVID-19 has had a “significant impact” on interventional radiology training

    FEMME

    FEMME trial finds myomectomy improves quality of life more than UAE at...

    ziehm

    Ziehm acquires Therenva

    Artio Medical

    Artio Medical acquires Flow Forward Medical, expanding peripheral vascular portfolio

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First sirolimus DEB patient enrolled in Japanese SELUTION SLR study

    New study shows advantages of Ellipsys system in creating reliable dialysis...

    Reekers

    Interventional radiologist Jim Reekers awarded ESR Gold Medal

    Veryan Medical to support commercialisation of Jeti thrombectomy system in Germany

    SeQure®

    Early experience with the SeQure® microcatheter reduces risks of non-target embolization...

    SeQure®

    A decade of PAE data demonstrates the procedure’s safety and efficacy:...

    imaging

    First synchronised imaging system interface for MRI presented at ECR

    Terumo

    Terumo acquires Quirem Medical

    CINA

    Avicenna.AI secures FDA clearance for its CINA Head neurovascular imaging artificial...

    Dynetic-35

    Dynetic-35 balloon-expandable cobalt chromium iliac stent system gains CE mark

    Indigo

    Penumbra augments vascular franchise with latest Indigo System launch and newly...

    UK-first innovation could save lives of dialysis patients

    GEST

    GEST to take place virtually in September 2020

    JVIR

    Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology impact factor passes key milestone...

    PCR e-Course 2020: Sham patients from RADIANCE-HTN SOLO who crossed over...

    PCR e-Course 2020: Treatment with transcatheter bariatric embolotherapy results in greater...

    Advance Serenity hydrophilic PTA balloon catheter now available in the USA

    New data reconfirm long-term safety profile of the Philips Stellarex low-dose...

    RSNA grant enables the establishment of an IR service in Tanzania

    MERLION trial six-month outcomes presented at VIVA late-breaking trial session

    iVascular launches Sergeant peripheral support catheter

    Hepatology

    Radioembolization paper publication a “landmark moment” for IR-Hepatology collaboration

    RCR

    UK issues new patient information on COVID-19

    tack

    Intact Vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA II BTK clinical...

    Real-world analysis demonstrates lower long-term mortality after DCB angioplasty of femoropopliteal...

    ETF

    “Significant heterogeneity” in IR training across Europe

    stent

    Transluminal biliary biopsy forceps set and Zilver 635 biliary stent now...

    Rexgenero

    Rexgenero acquires the key technology and programme assets of aratinga.bio SAS...

    INFINITY Angioplasty Balloon Catheter receives 510(k) clearance

    Surmodics logo

    Surmodics receives CE mark for its SurVeil drug-coated balloon

    MHRA: Warning to be added to paclitaxel device IFUs in Europe

    Lipidol Ultra-Fluid recevies approval for use in cTACE by China NMPA

    Limus

    Enrolment begins in DEEPER LIMUS study of Reflow Medical’s temporary spur...

    balloon catheter

    New balloon catheter available in USA for use in the treatment...

    transarterial

    Transarterial chemoperfusion is safe and feasible in advanced mesothelioma

    covera

    Vascular access: Covera stent superior to plain balloon angioplasty in stenotic...

    shoulder

    Arterial embolization of the shoulder improves adhesive capsulitis patients’ pain and...

    house call

    House-call model tapping interventional radiology improves outcomes and access to care

    visualisation

    Study demonstrates feasibility of hologram technology in liver tumour ablation

    CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular Access session showcases new technologies, while debate...

    CX 2020 LIVE: Strong support for relining peripheral arteries and rivaroxaban use for widespread atherosclerosis 

    Shockwave Medical announces that CMS has created new codes for intravascular...

    CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology...

    CX 2020 LIVE gains CME accreditation: Attendees from 79 countries participate live

    FDA clears Transit Scientific’s XO Score PTA scoring sheath platform

    VasQ external support

    VasQ external support awarded breakthrough device designation by the FDA

    BD announces launch of Halo One thin-walled guiding sheath

    Transradial access may be safer than transfemoral access for flow diversion...

    diversity

    “We believe in diversity and inclusion”: SIR issues statement of commitment...

    meeting

    CIRSE 2020 to take place online

    Letter to CVIR Editor calls for “further European-wide initiatives” to establish...

    straub

    Straub Medical acquired by BD

    Mentice launches VIST G7 endovascular simulation platform

    Merit Medical’s Wrapsody System receives CE mark

    rescue

    Tokai’s rescue balloon occlusion catheter approved in Europe

    CX 2020 LIVE pioneers virtual vascular conference format in COVID-19 era

    Vectorio

    Vectorio approved in Canada, an innovative medical device for interventional oncology...

    Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published

    Bluegrass Vascular Technologies announces first US commercial cases with the Surfacer...

    Getinge Advanta V12

    Getinge introduces Advanta V12 balloon expandable covered stent in larger size

    Dotter

    Study lists top sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19

    Dragon

    First patient enrolled in Dragon trial investigating double vein embolization

    SCAI

    SCAI issues device selection guidelines for aortoiliac arterial interventions

    STAND

    First case completed in STAND study, the pivotal clinical trial of...

    tack

    TOBA III clinical trial results published in the Journal of Vascular...

    VIVA Physicians publishes analysis evaluating mortality and paclitaxel-coated devices

    FDA clears Aspire MAX mechanical thrombectomy system

    Interventional News for specialists

    APERTO becomes the first drug-coated balloon to be approved in China...

    pregnant

    Pregnant healthcare workers advised to minimise their patient-fronting duties during COVID-19...

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    Interventional News for specialists

    Coalition of cTACE and immunotherapy: Expanding the horizons of interventional oncology

    workforce

    UK radiology workforce crisis deepens, “patients are at risk”, RCR asserts

    COVID-19

    New study addresses thromboembolic complications in COVID-19 patients

    COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for re-starting non-emergent procedures

    PRIZER

    CE mark granted to the first biodegradable drug-eluting microspheres, BioPearl

    Global vascular community addresses geographic disparity in pandemic impact and response,...

    ECR

    ECR 2020 will be online-only, not onsite

    First US commercial use of Tack Endovascular System (4F) in BTK...

    testing

    Italian oncologists urge greater COVID-19 testing amongst healthcare workers treating cancer...

    COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...

    Tack

    Tack Endovascular System receives FDA approval for below-the-knee post-angioplasty dissection repair

    MedAlliance SELUTION SLR

    First patient enrolled globally in SELUTION SLR study for AV fistulae

    CIRSE Academy

    Seven CIRSE Academy courses currently free to access

    RSNA

    RSNA launches online resource for COVID-19

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...

    testing

    Virtual VIVA roundtable addresses COVID-19 pandemic

    International accreditation scheme “brings IO into the mainstream”

    COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic

    diversity

    Society of Interventional Radiology creates free COVID-19 resource centre online

    TriNav

    CMS Transitional Pass-Through Payment programme paves the way for cutting-edge treatments

    CMSS

    CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...

    youtube

    ESR creates YouTube playlist for COVID-19 events

    SNIS recommendations COVID-19

    SNIS releases recommendations for emergent neurointerventional patients during COVID-19

    president

    Michael Dake takes over as new president of SIR

    checklist

    CIRSE and APSCVIR publish checklist for preparing your IR service for...

    ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony

    Italy

    GEST gathers global response to COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from the...

    Singapore

    GEST gathers global response to COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from the...

    Live webinar on Thursday 2 April to share COVID-19 cardiovascular experience

    American Board of Radiology announces November dates for Core Exam

    Virtual ACC: Clopidogrel exposure along with aspirin and rivaroxaban should be...

    Virtual ACC: Renal denervation bests sham control to safely lower blood...

    Virtual ACC: Combining aspirin with rivaroxaban reduces risk equally in presence...

    Virtual ACC: Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD...

    COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year

    IR community urged to plan for COVID-19 cases

    Adapt clinical studies to alleviate effect of pandemic

    CX 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19

    Interventional News for specialists

    CDRH adjusts working practices with medical device companies to deal with...

    Straub Medical announces first patient treated in USA with Rotarex S atherectomy device 

    ET

    ET 2020 postponed to December due to coronavirus

    kidney scale model

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    revascularisation

    Veterans study suggests surgery is still dominant revascularisation approach for critical...

    frostbite

    Thrombolytic therapy performed by interventional radiologists could reduce amputation rates due...

    diversity

    Coronavirus causes SIR to cancel meeting and prompts postponement of ECR

    Okami Medical announces first patients treated with Lobo vascular occluder

    Pipeline Flex

    Medtronic issues urgent field safety notice for some Pipeline Flex embolization...

    Wingman catheter by Reflow Medical

    Wingman catheter granted expanded indication to cross CTOs in PAD

    UAE

    “Huge disparity” between UAE and surgery numbers worldwide

    embolization

    Interventional radiologists protest “unethical” number of surgeries in France

    extended reality

    LIVE blog: US FDA host public workshop on extended reality in...

    radioembolization

    Combining targeted Holmium-166 radioembolization with systemic therapy improves response rates in...

    giant

    UAE effective in treating giant fibroids, study finds

    Cerus Endovascular receives FDA approval for its first microcatheter

    New meta-analysis finds “no observed difference” in mortality between paclitaxel and...

    Ablative Solutions announces publication of data from the Peregrine post-market study

    NHS

    RCR launches new curricula for clinical and interventional radiology

    VasQ external support

    Published real-world experience demonstrates VasQ External Support improves outcomes when adopted...

    artificial intelligence Hackathon winner announced

    First SIO artificial intelligence hackathon “mobilises the IO community to enter...

    LAVA

    Sirtex Medical announces collaboration with MIM Software

    FDA grants de novo clearance to Bluegrass Vascular for Surfacer system

    Interventional News for specialists

    Caterpillar embolization devices gain FDA clearance

    Rist Neurovascular radial artery catheter receives FDA 510(k) clearance

    XableCath crossing catheters have received CE mark for peripheral use

    Enrolment of the VasQ external support US pivotal study now complete

    radiopaque

    Novel radiopaque microspheres in Y-90 radioembolization show potential to map absorbed...

    kidney scale model

    Medtronic begins pilot study as part of SPYRAL HTN clinical programme...

    ablation

    SIR publishes first ever position statement on ablation in RCC: Interventional...

    EmboCube

    Merit Medical’s EmboCube embolization gelatin and Torpedo gelatin foam indicated for...

    MedAlliance receives CE mark approval for SELUTION SLR sirolimus drug-eluting balloon...

    LINC 2020: Four-year ILLUMENATE data reaffirm safety profile of Stellarex

    LINC 2020: BD announces long-term safety data for BTK drug-coated balloon

    LINC 2020: High- and low-dose paclitaxel-coated balloons exhibit comparable results at...

    LINC 2020: Profusa Lumee oxygen platform may improve clinical management of...

    LINC 2020: Positive new data for AV access interventions released

    Tack

    FDA grants premarket approval for Intact Vascular’s dissection repair device

    Flex

    Flex vessel preparation system effectively limits potential complications in the femoral...

    Stratus Medical completes private placement financing and acquisition of the NimbusRF

    OTL38

    First-of-its-kind technology lights up lung cancer cells, helps improve patient outcomes

    Arcadia

    Merit Medical launches Arcadia steerable and straight balloons

    Imricor

    Imricor earns CE mark for MRI ablation catheter

    president

    VIVA keynote: Medical education needs a reboot in the digital age

    disease

    SBRT offers good disease control out to five years in men...

    Biotronik

    Biotronik appoint company’s first chief medical officer

    Single-loop and Triple-loop retrieval kit

    Argon Medical announces launch of two new IVC filter retrieval kits

    PRIZER

    New randomised study investigating distal radial access, DISCO RADIAL, launches

    protection

    New technologies for radiation protection discussed at ISET

    UAE

    Live from Spectrum: The pros and cons of uterine artery embolization

    SUNSET sPE thrombolysis trial completes enrolment phase

    histotripsy

    Early clinical results suggest novel ablation modality may stimulate an abscopal...

    TIPSO

    Shimadzu Medical Systems USA and NZ Technologies sign agreement to bring...

    PATHFINDER

    PATHFINDER I launches registry to evaluate performance and clinical outcomes of...

    TriForce

    Cook Medical launches TriForce peripheral crossing set

    amputation

    Hotly-contested meta-analysis suggests a higher risk of death or amputation at...

    device designation for its sirolimus DEB

    MedAlliance receives third FDA breakthrough device designation for its sirolimus DEB...

    Reflow

    Reflow Medical wins FDA breakthrough nod for Temporary Spur stent system

    Interventional News for specialists

    German claims data report higher long-term and amputation-free survival in CLTI...

    Interventional News for specialists

    FDA issues guidance on PTA balloon and specialty catheter 510(k) submissions

    TriNav

    New TriNav infusion system launches to overcome infusion barriers within solid...

    PRESTIGE

    Patient enrolment completed in PRESTIGE below-the-knee clinical trial

    natural

    Alucent Biomedical announces FDA approval to proceed with natural vascular scaffolding...

    AI

    AI system outperforms expert radiologists in detecting breast cancer

    MRI

    MRI accidents raise safety concerns

    Sue gala talks about patients treat with PCDT

    ATTRACT analysis finds improved quality of life for iliofemoral DVT patients...

    executive director

    Society of Interventional Oncology announces new executive director

    Torus stent graft (PQ Bypass)

    CMS approves coverage for PQ Bypass TORUS 2 IDE trial

    superior

    PAE “far superior” to a sham procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia,...

    Thrombolex bashir

    FDA approval granted to Thrombolex for Bashir Endovascular Catheter-Short Basket

    Interventional News for specialists

    Cardiovascular Systems introduces peripheral orbital atherectomy system with GlideAssist in Europe

    PreludeSYNC

    Merit Medical PreludeSYNC EVO radial compression device now available in EMEA

    Imperative

    Imperative Care announces US$85 million Series C financing for stroke treatments

    Canon Medical has now acquired skope magentic

    Canon Medical acquires Swiss MRI research and development company Skope Magnetic...

    Resolve

    Merit Medical launches Resolve mini locking drainage catheter

    claims

    Reaction to the Katsanos et al meta-analysis

    uterine

    Resumption of uterine contractility improves quality of life for women following...

    recruiting

    Phase III SALAMANDER trials of Rexgenero’s REX-001 open and recruiting patients...

    LUMBRA, real-world study of Luminor DCB in Brazil, commences

    Interventional News for specialists

    New SIR Executive Council elected

    Philips announces WE-TRUST multicentre clinical trial to assess impact of direct-to-angiosuite...

    Successful thrombolysis significantly influences clinical scores and QoL but not shown...

    paediatric

    Ultrasound-only guidance for cryoablation procedures eliminates radiation burden in children

    FDA

    With national regulatory approaches diverging, FDA urges “global consensus” at VIVA

    endovascular

    Endovascular arteriovenous fistulas “key part of any dialysis programme”

    C-TRACT trial on image-guided procedures for mitigating post-thrombotic syndrome partners with...

    Medtronic DCB receives US FDA approval to treat arteriovenous fistula lesions

    wrapsody

    Merit Medical receives FDA breakthrough device designation for Wrapsody endovascular stent...

    Somatom

    Siemens Healthineers markets new Somatom X.cite CT scanner with intelligent user...

    TriNav receives CMS approval for transitional pass-through payment status

    selection

    PAE-performing interventionalists advised to be cautious in patient selection

    specialty

    80% of BSIR members vote for IR to gain specialty status...

    grant

    BSIR launches Professor Anna Maria Belli Travelling Grant to promote diversity...

    XACT

    XACT Robotics completes latest financing round totalling US$36M

    VIVA 2019: SELUTION sirolimus DCB safe and effective through two years

    VIVA 2019: Four-Year data from the IN.PACT Global study highlight durable...

    VIVA 2019: Boston Scientific announces positive data for the Ranger DCB...

    VIVA 2019: Revolutions system meets primary and safety endpoints in REVEAL...

    VIVA 2019: One-year freedom from clinically-driven target lesion revascularisation in MIMICS-3D...

    VIVA 2019: Temporary Spur stent system appears to be feasible and...

    VIVA 2019: TOBA II BTK meets primary safety and efficacy endpoints...

    VIVA 2019: ABSORB BVS achieves “excellent” long-term patency and freedom from...

    VIVA 2019: LimFlow announces positive six-month data From PROMISE I US...

    VIVA 2019: Perivascular temsirolimus could be “viable alternative” to prevent restenosis...

    VIVA 2019: Ultrasound before angioplasty for BTK lesions may improve outcomes...

    VIVA 2019: Penumbra Indigo Aspiration system IDE trial for acute PE...

    VIVA 2019: Zilver PTX shows benefits across different patient groups

    torus

    Pivotal study of next-generation advancement in stent graft technology for PAD...

    embolization

    Novel embolization agent “promising” for the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms...

    CorPath GRX Corindus

    World’s first robotic-assisted aneurysm coiling has been performed using Corindus’ CorPath...

    Interventional

    International collaboration has fuelled a decade of development for IR in...

    robotic

    First-of-its-kind XACT robotic system cleared by FDA for percutaneous interventional procedures

    IVC

    Cook Medical defends its products after another IVC filter company loses...

    first

    First patient in Middle East treated with peripheral orbital atherectomy system...

    dose

    Omega Medical Imaging first in the world to receive FDA clearance...

    QuiremSpheres

    QuiremScout shows superior predictive value to technetium 99m macroaggregated albumin during...

    thyroid

    “The opportunity is enormous”: CIO attendees experience thyroid ablation case in...

    selection

    1,550-patient study indicates prostate artery embolization effective for a decade

    MagicTouch

    Concept Medical granted CE certification for sirolimus-coated MagicTouch group of products

    Benefit and risk: Meta-analysis draws a heterogeneous picture of drug-coated balloon...

    Xarelto

    Positive NICE recommendation for Xarelto to prevent atherothrombotic events in CAD...

    innovation

    “Collaboration and innovation” is at core of Michael Jaff’s new role...

    innovation

    Michael Jaff joins Boston Scientific to drive innovation in peripheral technologies

    Philips receives FDA approval for low-dose drug-coated balloons

    Blearning films VEITH

    VEITHsymposium and BLearning announce collaboration to launch VEITH TV

    Interventional News for specialists

    No evidence of increased mortality with paclitaxel-based devices in German claim...

    Medtronic receives FDA breakthrough device designation for its Valiant Navion LSA...

    Luminor

    Luminor DCB now reimbursed in France

    women

    SIR launches new award to celebrate those who champion women in...

    BD announces publication of drug-coated balloon safety data for femoropopliteal PAD

    TOBA

    Intact vascular announces positive one-year data from TOBA III clinical trial

    PRIZER

    Terumo introduces new radial to peripheral devices at TCT 2019

    Interventional News for specialists

    TINTIN trial shows “impressive” results at six months

    LimFlow receives FDA approval for US study of minimally-invasive technology designed...

    Bard Covera stent

    e-PTFE covered stent demonstrates “significantly better” target lesion primary patency compared...

    Orchestra BioMed announce FDA breakthrough device designation for Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon

    FDA clears Artis icono family of angiography systems from Siemens Healthineers

    Nigeria

    First prostate artery embolization performed in Nigeria

    pulsar

    Proximo Medical named commercialisation partner for Biotronik’s PVI portfolio in select...

    American Urological Association and PAE

    Rebuttal from IR community as AUA continues to not recommend PAE...

    Resolve

    Merit Medical launches Torpedo gelatin foam for embolization of hypervascular tumours

    Novel paclitaxel-nano-coated balloon achieves lower incidence of restenosis than plain balloon...

    Onvision

    Philips and B Braun launch Onvision needle tip tracking, a breakthrough...

    chronic

    New data show high chronic outward force causes significantly more restenosis

    First patient enrolled in Cook Regentec’s clinical trial of investigational therapy...

    New Cook Medical paclitaxel data confirm safety of Zilver PTX

    GAE

    Preliminary results of first European prospective study find GAE reduces pain...

    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    Fair-Embo

    Fair-Embo project maps interventional radiology services across the world

    AV access

    IN.PACT AV access trial meets primary safety and effectiveness endpoints

    vertebroplasty

    Percutaneous vertebroplasty safe and effective only in patients with acute fractures

    women

    SIR publishes new training guidelines for endovascular thrombectomy

    Beacon Tip catheters available in Europe again

    foundation

    Foundation trainees’ perception of interventional radiology found to be “poor”

    superior

    Balloon-occlusion PAE as effective as conventional microcatheter PAE

    breakthrough

    MagicTouch AVF sirolimus-coated balloon granted FDA breakthrough device designation

    guideline

    Updated VTE treatment guideline for patients with cancer revealed by ASCO

    TED

    Interventional radiology TED talk raises awareness of image-guided, minimally invasive medicine

    overhead

    Adept Medical launches the Antegrade IR platform

    Surmodics logo

    Surmodics completes enrolment in pivotal TRANSCEND clinical trial

    hybrid

    No significant differences between hybrid and open approaches for managing thrombosed...

    Resolve

    Merit Medical launches new PreludeSYNC EVO radial compression device

    Nanotechnology answers outstanding clinical questions in interventional oncology

    Automatic characterisation of Lipiodol deposition after cTACE may make predictions about...

    NCCN

    Society of Interventional Oncology requests updates to NCCN guidelines to more...

    Immunotherapy

    Immunotherapy “destined to become an integral part of IO care”

    ClearPoint

    MRI Interventions reaches ClearPoint milestone

    zenith

    Cook Medical launches new 2.6Fr CXI support catheter

    robotics

    Siemens Healthineers to acquire Corindus Vascular Robotics

    acquisition

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of BTG

    Interventional News for specialists

    BASIL-3 resumes randomisation

    HIFU

    International Cardio begins first-in-human trial of its high-intensity ultrasound system

    breakthrough

    MagicTouch PTA sirolimus coated balloon granted breakthrough device designation by FDA

    Pipeline Flex

    Medtronic statement regarding updated FDA letter to healthcare providers on paclitaxel...

    FDA

    FDA: Paclitaxel device clinical trials “may continue”; Agency is working to...

    neuroendovascular

    Transradial access is safe and effective for neuroendovascular procedures

    lutonix

    FDA notifies BD that Lutonix paclitaxel balloon PMA application for below...

    clinical

    Artificial intelligence solution improves clinical trial recruitment

    Thrombolex announces first enrolment in early feasibility and safety study using...

    interim

    Interim results of a multicentre analysis support paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty

    Mayo

    Boston Scientific signs medical technology alliance with Mayo Clinic

    Xarelto

    Rivaroxaban recommended by NICE for peripheral and coronary artery disease patients

    pregnant

    86% of women who had UAE were able to get pregnant...

    Medtronic partners with Viz.ai to accelerate adoption of new AI software

    RAST

    First in man study of robotically-assisted sonic therapy concludes the technique...

    Musculoskeletal embolization may be critical for pain management in sports-related injuries

    patients

    Interventional radiologists should be involved in fibroid patient consultations, study concludes

    TARGET BP I trial enrols its first patient

    microspheres

    Using smaller microspheres does not improve PAE outcomes

    ablation

    Ablation cheaper than Y-90 or TACE for the treatment of hepatocellular...

    Call for prospective RCTs on left gastric artery embolization at GEST...

    development

    A skill development initiative is establishing interventional radiology across Africa and...

    Centerline

    Centerline Biomedical’s surgical positioning system gets FDA clearance

    diversity

    New BSIR Women and Diversity committee aims to boost proportion of...

    hours

    Capping medical residency hours does not hamper new doctors’ quality of...

    burnout

    Over 70% of interventional radiologists polled experience career burnout

    UroLift

    Large real-world study supports UroLift’s effectiveness in treating BPH symptoms

    New system for tracking catheters using optical fibres promises easier navigation

    SIO

    Society of Interventional Oncology announces news officers and board of directors

    Varian Medical acquires two Boston Scientific product lines

    Cryoablation improves survival more than thermal ablation for renal cell carcinoma...

    US FDA grants IDE approval for pivotal clinical trial of MicroStent

    Mentice and Siemens Healthineers bring a virtual patient to the angiosuite

    US FDA panel reviews paclitaxel device data: No recommendations issued

    Interventional News for specialists

    FDA clears Shape Memory Medical’s Impede-FX embolization plug

    Interventional News for specialists

    BASIL-3 plans to re-open enrolment

    paclitaxel

    Holden and colleagues find no causal link between paclitaxel dose and...

    paclitaxel

    Holden et al find no causal link between paclitaxel dose and...

    New publisher for SVS publications

    luminal gain achieved by the FLEX VP system alone

    FLEX vessel prep system data show key findings including luminal gain

    Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon

    Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon set for commercial release as Terumo and Orchestra...

    Interventional News for specialists

    Cardiovascular Systems announces first patient enrolled in REACH PVI clinical study

    New indication approved for Guerbet’s Lipiodol Ultra Fluid

    Nellix aneurysm sealing system

    Endologix announces reinstatement of CE mark for its Nellix endovascular aneurysm...

    antibiotics

    Pilot study finds post-UFE antibiotic use does not affect infection rates

    Lutonix

    BD receives FDA approval for expansion to drug-coated balloon product line

    Touchless image navigation facilitates decision-making in the operating room

    World vascular societies announce new global guidelines for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia

    curriculum

    CIRSE updates and expands their interventional radiology curriculum for medical students

    MDA

    MHRA issues medical device alert for paclitaxel use in the UK

    SAVE-US

    SAVE-US pivotal trial completes enrollment and has positive clinical results

    MHRA

    MHRA limits routine clinical use of paclitaxel devices following expert advisory...

    FDA recalls SoloPath vascular access system following reports of malfunction

    Best of GEST 2019

    Late-breaking ILLUMENATE data demonstrate three-year safety and efficacy for Stellarex DCB

    access

    BSIR and RCR joint statement supports increased provision of interventional radiology...

    Interventional News for specialists

    SWEDEPAD trials set to resume enrolment

    ControlRad

    FDA clears the only radiation reduction technology that integrates into mobile...

    PhD

    Merit Medical’s PhD polycarbonate haemostasis valve now available in the USA

    Proximo Medical selected as commercialisation partner for Walk Vascular

    FAIR-Embo

    FAIR-Embo hopes to spread safe, cheap embolization around the world

    PAE

    IR community backs PAE and calls for close collaboration with urologists

    shoulder

    Embolization registry will use artificial intelligence to predict patient outcomes

    EuroPCR 2019: Renal denervation linked to reduction in subclinical atrial fibrillation

    New global guideline on critical limb-threatening ischaemia finalised, awaiting publication

    IntraSight

    Philips launches new IntraSight interventional applications platform

    Eluvia drug-eluting stent continues to demonstrate positive outcomes in IMPERIAL trial...

    BIOPACT-RCT set to compare Passeo-18 Lux and IN.PACT Admiral DCBs in...

    Embolx

    Embolx extends the sniper balloon occlusion microcatheter family with launch of...

    vici

    Boston Scientific launches new stent for venous obstructive disease

    IRE

    Preliminary results indicate IRE stimulates the immune response to improve survival...

    CX audience votes against neurointerventionists exclusively performing intracranial thrombectomy

    Imperative care announces US clearance of the ZOOM aspiration system

    ACTION trial finds ACT-guided heparinisation increases patient safety

    NIH provides US$2.8 million grant to develop steerable robotic guidewire

    NHS

    SIRT approved for routine commissioning on the NHS

    Surmodics logo

    Surmodics Sublime guide sheath receives FDA 510(k) approval

    Surmodics logo

    Surmodics provides update regarding TRANSCEND clinical trial

    Guerbet receives CE mark approval for SeQure and DraKon microcatheters for...

    patient-level

    Cook Medical releases patient-level data from Zilver PTX paclitaxel-coated balloon study

    New study points to SFDI as promising technology for assessing patients...

    paclitaxel

    While CX audience deems paclitaxel not dangerous, vascular pathologist says establishing...

    New MIMICS-2 trial data show helical stents provide durable treatment of...

    Study argues ambulatory office-based treatment is possible for high-risk patients

    drug delivery

    0.018-inch drug delivery platforms are as effective as 0.035-inch devices

    NanoKnife

    AngioDynamics receives FDA approval to initiate NanoKnife DIRECT clinical study for...

    HCC

    Call for IRs to standardise reporting of procedures to aid HCC...

    Y-90 radioembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: “Liver function is key”

    Avinger receives FDA clearance of Pantheris SV device

    Reflow Medical completes enrolment in the Wing-IT IDE CTO clinical trial

    biotronik

    Biotronik expands peripheral portfolio with a new treatment tool for interventions...

    meeting

    CIRSE updates position on paclitaxel use in peripheral arteries

    Update from the SVS paclitaxel safety task force

    cancer

    Biopsy alternative: ‘Wearable’ device captures cancer cells from blood

    Interventional radiologists achieve similar clinical outcomes to published data for complex...

    BD announces launch of UltraScore 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon

    embosphere

    Merit’s Embosphere microspheres receive expanded indication to control haemorrhaging in the...

    registry

    Global registry to collect real-world data on liver lesions ablated with...

    women

    GEMS programme launches to promote diversity in IR specialty

    gallbladder

    Gallbladder cryoablation “promising” minimally invasive cholecystitis treatment in high-risk patients

    ablation

    SIR 2019 Gold Medallists exemplify outstanding achievement in interventional radiology

    Interventional News for specialists

    Virtual reality enables real-time, internal view of patient anatomy during treatment

    fibroid

    Uterine fibroid embolization safer and as effective as surgical treatment

    Interventional News for specialists

    Training IRs to perform thrombectomies maintains quality of stroke care and...

    Interventional News for specialists

    BrightWater Medical’s ConvertX biliary stent system receives FDA clearance

    Interventional News for specialists

    New interventional radiology treatment for “tennis elbow” reduces pain and inflammation...

    smart

    Smart speaker technology harnessed for hospital medical treatments

    mentice

    Mentice donates IR simulators to Rad-Aid

    interventional radiologists salary

    Interventional radiologists earn higher salaries than diagnostic radiologists

    imaging

    FDA grants 510(k) clearance to software suite for molecular imaging and...

    UK MHRA forms Expert Advisory Group to review paclitaxel devices while...

    Interventional News for specialists

    Radiology trainees’ exposure to invasive procedures is in decline

    pooled

    Pooled analysis of four RCTs finds no increased mortality with paclitaxel-coated...

    vertebroplasty

    “No further trials of vertebroplasty should be performed”, report concludes

    BD receives US FDA Approval for Venovo venous stent

    Interventional News for specialists

    Patients prefer transradial access to transfemoral, study finds

    Interventional News for specialists

    Y90 radioembolization shows promise in treating metastatic pancreatic cancer

    cryoablation

    Adding cryoablation to sorafenib improves the efficacy of renal cell carcinoma...

    denervation

    Endovascular denervation may offer new approach to cancer pain relief

    kidney

    New clinical practice guidelines for management of chronic kidney disease

    CASSINI

    CASSINI trial results inconclusive on rivaroxaban effects in high-risk ambulatory cancer...

    Artificial intelligence

    Artificial intelligence will cause “paradigm shift” in IR practice

    overhead

    Adept Medical launches the overhead arm support

    FDA

    US FDA continues to investigate paclitaxel devices in the leg

    Gottlieb

    Scott Gottlieb resigns as head of US FDA

    GAEvideo

    First geniculate artery embolization in the UK performed

    peregrine

    Peregrine catheter demonstrated 100% procedural success in post-market clinical trial

    SVS announces new task force on paclitaxel safety

    Interventional News for specialists

    “No evidence of increased long-term mortality” with paclitaxel-eluting stent in new...

    CX 2019 to host first-ever aortic and peripheral virtual reality live...

    Interventional News for specialists

    Five ways to improve interventional radiology

    Vascular Leaders Forum discussions seek consensus on paclitaxel

    Augmented reality surgical technology unveiled by Philips and Microsoft

    “IR education and science have no borders”: APSCVIR 2019 meeting round-up

    Medtronic

    Two companies with paclitaxel-coated devices issue corrections to published data

    Canon Medical Systems launches Alphenix interventional imaging line

    occlusion

    Novel catheter delivering liquid paclitaxel safely and effectively prevents restenosis in...

    Medtronic

    Medtronic revises IN.PACT post-market study data due to programming error, but...

    Zenition

    Philips launches Zenition mobile C-arm platform

    BD receives FDA 510(k) clearance of WavelinQ 4F endoAVF system

    Passeo-18 Lux DCB remains safe and effective at two years with...

    Interventional News for specialists

    New analysis finds “an association of survival” with drug-coated device use...

    stem cell

    Promising first-time data indicate human stem cell trial is safe, prompting...

    MANTA

    US FDA grants premarket approval of MANTA vascular closure device

    Alvimedica announces CE mark of Cre8 EVO 2.0mm

    SIBERIA trial: Positive one-month results for embolic prevention system

    Biotronik introduces the first tri-axial 4F low-profile stent system

    chocolate

    Atherectomy included in pivotal study of QT Vascular’s Chocolate Touch DCB

    PreludeSYNC

    PreludeSYNC DISTAL compression device now available globally

    comerota

    Anthony Comerota honoured with career achievement award at ISET