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Ablation underused to treat pain in cancer patients

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The study was published January 30 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. To explore the value of the procedure, the researchers compared inpatient length of stay (LOS), in-hospital mortality, 30-day readmission rate, and total hospitalization cost between percutaneous ablation and EBRT.

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MRI/ultrasound combination effective for treating prostate cancer

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A new, minimally invasive procedure that combines MRI and transurethral ultrasound is effective for treating prostate cancer, according to research presented March 20 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. ng/ml to 0.63 ng/ml at five years.

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Abstract No. 253 Inpatient Interventional Radiology Rounding Service: Is It Worth It?

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The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a structured academic inpatient rounding service by interventional radiologists on revenue generation through conscientious billing practices.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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She told AuntMinnie she feels fortunate to have worked in and gained experience in interventional radiology, the operating room, emergency department, and inpatient and outpatient radiology. A certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Darby is affiliated with the Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

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But grappling with NSF after the fact may be the least troubling issue as healthcare experts scramble to figure out why some patients develop NSF -- and what they can do to prevent NSF from occurring in the first place. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology , December 2006, Vol. It has to be millions," she explained.

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