Tag: training
Roundtable sparks audience discussion on the pitfalls and successes in global...
In a roundtable dedicated to comparing training pathways for interventional radiology (IR) in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Europe and...
COVID-19 has had a “significant impact” on interventional radiology training
“Decreases in caseload and widespread cancellation of conferences have had significant impact on diagnostic and interventional radiology (DR/IR) training during COVID-19 restrictions,” Ahmed M...
Less expensive and more realistic 3D models of blood vessels improve...
A relatively inexpensive 3D-printed model of a patient’s blood vessels is as effective as current commercially available models for training medical students in interventional...
New UK guidance on training IR to speed up roll out...
Emergency mechanical thrombectomy dramatically increases a stroke patient’s chance of a full recovery. The UK does not have enough skilled doctors to provide the procedure....
Penumbra announces formation of virtual reality joint venture with Sixense Enterprises
Penumbra has announced that it has entered into a joint venture called MVI Health, for the purpose of exploring healthcare applications of virtual reality...
Mentice releases world’s first endovascular simulation training software module for prostatic...
Mentice has announced the release of the world’s first simulation training software module for prostatic artery embolization. The software, created from real patients’ data,...
Interventional radiology participation grows at RSNA clinical trials “bootcamp”
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) held its 12th Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop 7–13 January in San Diego, USA. This programme offers intensive...
