Interventional: Page 7

New study confirms safety of ultrasound-guided vein access
By Theresa Pablos
Australian researchers have shown that ultrasound-guided tunneled central venous access is safe for children. Their randomized clinical trial included more than 100 patients and showed that ultrasound-guided placement reduced operating time and preserved vein size.
January 4, 2021
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Ziehm showcases Vision software at RSNA 2020
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
At the RSNA 2020 meeting, C-arm developer Ziehm Imaging is highlighting its Vision RFD Hybrid Edition in combination with Therenva's EndoNaut software for advanced endovascular 3D intraoperative navigation. The company is also touting Ziehm Vision RFD 3D.
December 1, 2020
2020 07 27 22 30 4723 Ziehm Rsna 2019 400
How much emphasis should we put on cost-effectiveness?
By Dr. Chris Hammond
After a long discussion with his doctor, a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm selects a treatment option that is not cost-effective. Interventional radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond reflects on the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by such a case and by the costly technological advances that doctors want to offer patients but may be unaffordable for society.
November 23, 2020
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Insightec touts studies on focused ultrasound
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Two international studies are using Insightec's Exablate Neuro focused ultrasound with the goal of stopping the progression of Parkinson's disease, rather than merely treating the symptoms, which hasn't been done before, according to the researchers.
October 29, 2020
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RCR, BSIR make appeal for U.K. stent registry
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) are calling for a U.K. clinical registry of ureteric stents.
October 22, 2020
2018 09 25 19 07 0563 Stent 400
3D printing gives hope to patients with aortic stenosis
By Erik L. Ridley
Using a customized 3D printing process and specialized inks, researchers have developed a novel technique for producing patient-specific aortic root models from CT scans. They think it will improve the planning of transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures and reduce complications.
September 29, 2020
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Philips unveils QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy unit
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips said it has launched QuickClear, a single-use mechanical thrombectomy system.
September 27, 2020
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French-speaking world gets set for 6-channel JFR
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Predictive imaging, lung cancer screening, and the so-called patient experience will be central themes at the annual congress for the French-speaking radiological community, the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR). The event will take place between 2 and 5 October via six livestreaming channels.
September 27, 2020
2020 09 25 17 51 7036 2020 09 28 Jfr Plus 400
Imricor forms European sales partnership with Philips
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
MRI-guided cardiac ablation technology developer Imricor Medical Systems has signed a European sales collaboration agreement with Philips Healthcare.
August 3, 2020
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Virtual reality shows promise for IR training
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Virtual reality technology could be an effective training tool for interventional radiology (IR), according to a letter to the editor published on 22 July in Academic Radiology.
July 26, 2020
2020 07 27 18 23 6952 Virtual Reality Goggles2 400
U.K. issues guidance on ionizing radiation
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists and other groups have released updated Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations guidance for interventional radiology and diagnostic nuclear medicine.
July 6, 2020
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Guerbet gets Lipiodol approval in China
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Contrast developer Guerbet has received regulatory approval in China for its Lipiodol Ultra-Fluid contrast agent for transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma at intermediate stage in adult patients.
June 9, 2020
2019 12 18 19 15 2524 Guerbet Rsna 2019 400
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