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Women: If Told to Have a Hysterectomy to Treat Uterine Fibroids, Get a Second Opinion From an Interventional Radiologist (Herald News, Joliet, Ill.) Online Abstract Submission for the 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego To Open in July RFA Proves Effective in Treating Malignant Lung Tumors, According to RAPTURE Study (Medical News Today; DG News; MedicalPhysicsWeb) Register Online to Become a 2008 Legs For Life Site; One Form Incorporates PAD, AAA, Venous Disease and Stroke Screening Modules Help Reach the Discovery Campaign's $2.5 million SIR Membership Contribution Goal Before Dec. 31 SIR Joined by ACC, ACR, SCAI and SVS; Opposes Revision to NCCI Guidelines Manual Drastically Cut Reimbursment for IR Interventions

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New Criteria for Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award Available Online Annual Scientific Meeting Committee Introduces Course of the Month Club (Renal Tumor Ablation); New Free Online Feature Allows SIR Members to Access Content Material From the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting Earn Maintenance of Certification Credit With "Clinical Practice--Readings in IR," SIR's Newest Self-Assessment Module 2008 Members' Business Meeting Minutes Now Available Coding and Government Affairs Sections Now Located in the Members Area Reminder: Pay Your Dues to Renew Your SIR Membership SIR Strongly Supports the AMA Multi-Specialty Practice Expense Survey; SIR Members' Participation Is Critical