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Creating a Sustainable Foundation for Interventional Radiology Services and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: Five-Year Update on the Road2IR Initiative

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To evaluate the growth and quality of an IR training model designed for resource-constrained settings and implemented in Tanzania, as well as its overall potential to increase access to minimally invasive procedures across the region.

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Beyond Diagnosis: Teleradiology Solutions and Their Therapeutic Potential (Chhattisgarh, Sakti, Dhamtari, Raipur, Durg, Baloda Bazar, Kondagaon, Sukma, Raigarh)

Future Teleradiology

Explore how detailed radiological insights contribute to personalized and targeted treatment strategies, optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Interventional Radiology Guidance: Highlight the role of teleradiology in guiding interventional procedures.

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GAE effective for knee osteoarthritis for up to 2 years

AuntMinnie

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) for mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain for patients for up to two years, according to an article published May 31 in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. reported.

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MRI/ultrasound combination effective for treating prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

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.

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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

AuntMinnie

A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Thrombectomy use increasing to treat VTE

AuntMinnie

While anticoagulant medications to prevent further clot formation is a primary treatment in nonemergency cases, the use endovascular procedures such as arterial and venous thrombectomy to treat more severe cases has become increasingly common, according to McNamara. fold vs. 1.8-fold). Medicare and 46.8% commercial).

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The Art of Illumination: Crafting Diagnostic Images with X-ray Precision (Uttar Pradesh, Hathras, Jaunpur District, Jhansi, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar)

Future Teleradiology

Masterpieces in the Making: Interventional Radiology: Radiology’s artistry extends beyond diagnosis. In interventional radiology, doctors employ real-time X-ray guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures, addressing ailments with pinpoint accuracy.

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