Interventional Radiology in the News

2010

March

• 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)

• 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)