Prostatic artery embolization

GE HealthCare to Feature Latest Technologies in Interventional Radiology Focused on Precision Care at SIR 2024

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Friday, March 22, 2024

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) will showcase its latest technologies in image guiding solutions, surgery, ultrasound and CT-navigation at the upcoming 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting taking place March 23-28 in Salt Lake City, UT.

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  • GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) will showcase its latest technologies in image guiding solutions, surgery, ultrasound and CT-navigation at the upcoming 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting taking place March 23-28 in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • The multi-modality showcase will feature innovations focused on precision care delivery for a wide range of vascular diseases and health conditions.
  • As GE HealthCare continues to advance the Allia IGS platform and interventional innovation, Embo ASSIST AI is the latest addition to the company's ASSIST imaging software.
  • “Interventional CT: CT guidance assisted by electromagnetic navigation for percutaneous interventions” with Dr. Francois Cornelis10 on Monday, March 25 from 2:30 - 3:00pm.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY Revolutionizes Men's Health Care with Groundbreaking New IR Center and BPH Treatment Initiative

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners , one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services.

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  • is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners , one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services.
  • The new initiative will include a collaboration between Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Prostate Centers USA®, furthering A.M.P.
  • Dr. Christopher M. Pieczonka, Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S. Urology Partners , stated, “ A.M.P.
  • has long been committed to being the leader in men’s health care , empowering men to live their lives to the fullest.

United Urology Group and Its Affiliate Practices and Prostate Centers USA® are collaborating to Revolutionizing Men's Health Care with Minimally Invasive Solutions

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Friday, September 15, 2023

"We are thrilled to engage with Prostate Centers USA® as a leader in minimally invasive men's health care.

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  • "We are thrilled to engage with Prostate Centers USA® as a leader in minimally invasive men's health care.
  • By collaborating with Prostate Centers USA®, our Affiliate Practices are able to offer advanced and effective treatment options for men suffering from an enlarged prostate.
  • UUG Affiliate Practices and Prostate Centers USA® are at the forefront of delivering exceptional results in men's health care.
  • UUG's Affiliated Practices and Prostate Centers USA® are dedicated to advancing the field of men's health care through continuous innovation and collaboration.

AUA Releases Amendment to the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Guideline

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BALTIMORE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Urological Association (AUA) released the 2023 clinical practice guideline amendment for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Urological Association (AUA) released the 2023 clinical practice guideline amendment for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a histologic diagnosis that refers to the production of smooth muscle and epithelial cells within the prostatic transition zone.
  • The prevalence and the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the aging male can be progressive and is an important diagnosis in the healthcare of patients and the welfare of society.
  • Management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): AUA Guideline amendment 2023.

The Society of Interventional Radiology hosts Men's Health Month briefing to raise awareness of cutting-edge treatments

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Interventional Radiology will host a Capitol Hill briefing on prostate health on June 5, highlighting a state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedure known as prostate artery embolization (PAE).

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Interventional Radiology will host a Capitol Hill briefing on prostate health on June 5, highlighting a state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedure known as prostate artery embolization (PAE).
  • With PAE, interventional radiologists inject tiny particles into arteries that feed the prostate gland, reducing its blood supply, thereby shrinking it.
  • "The biggest barrier to treatments like prostate artery embolization is public awareness," said Alda L. Tam, M.D., MBA, FSIR, FACR, President of the Society of Interventional Radiology and Professor at the University of Texas M.D.
  • The briefing will take place on June 5, at 1 p.m. in room 401 at the Cannon House Office Building.

Microbot Medical Launches Presence in the United Kingdom as Highly Accomplished Consultant Interventional Radiologist Professor Mark W. Little Joins its Scientific Advisory Board as Efforts to Commercialize the LIBERTY® Robotic System Continue to Acceler

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Professor Little is expected to work with other esteemed SAB members to advance the regulatory and commercialization plans for the LIBERTY Robotic System, the first single-use endovascular robotic system.

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  • Professor Little is expected to work with other esteemed SAB members to advance the regulatory and commercialization plans for the LIBERTY Robotic System, the first single-use endovascular robotic system.
  • Professor Little is Consultant Interventional Radiologist & Radiology Research Lead working in Berkshire and London.
  • “I recently participated in a study for the LIBERTY Robotic System, along with several other leading clinicians.
  • He is a current specialist advisor on NICE’s Interventional Procedures Program and is on the editorial board for CVIR.

Microbot Medical Expands its Geographic Presence to South America with the Addition of Francisco C. Carnevale, MD, PhD, FSIR to its Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, February 27, 2023

HINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), today announced that it has expanded its global presence to South America with the addition of Francisco C. Carnevale, MD, PhD, FSIR, becoming the latest key opinion leader (KOL) to join the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • HINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), today announced that it has expanded its global presence to South America with the addition of Francisco C. Carnevale, MD, PhD, FSIR, becoming the latest key opinion leader (KOL) to join the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Dr. Carnevale, a vascular and interventional radiologist based in Sao Paolo, Brazil, is the Chief of the Vascular Interventional Radiology Section at Hospital das Clinicas - University of Sao Paulo Medical School Hospital (HC-FMUSP).
  • “Dr.
  • For a complete list and background on the members of Microbot’s SAB, please use this link

American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention LLC Transitions to eClinicalWorks to Eliminate Administrative Burden

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

eClinicalWorks , the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention LLC transitioned to eClinicalWorks multi-dimensional EHR solution.

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  • eClinicalWorks , the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention LLC transitioned to eClinicalWorks multi-dimensional EHR solution.
  • This added administrative work for physicians and slowed down our practice workflows, said Deborah Helmer, COO of American Endovascular.
  • American Endovascular affiliated physicians are at the forefront of the battle to prolong life by preventing amputations.
  • The American Endovascular affiliated physicians are proud to offer high-quality, compassionate endovascular care for patients throughout New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.

Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Therapy (MINT) Introduces New Therapy to Treat Men With Enlarged Prostates

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Friday, October 21, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Institute for Non-surgical Therapy (MINT)has introduced a new therapy to treat men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Institute for Non-surgical Therapy (MINT)has introduced a new therapy to treat men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • PAE has been praised for its ability to treat BPH by slowing down blood flow to the artery that feeds the prostate.
  • The quick and virtually pain-free surgery shrinks the prostate, thereby relieving the ongoing urinary symptoms and providing lasting treatment.
  • "Men with enlarged prostates haven't had many options for treatment," said Dr. Goke Akinwande, a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist at MINT.

Mount Prospect, Ill. Gains First Outpatient Vascular Center

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first outpatient vascular interventionalcenterin Mount Prospect, Ill., has opened, bringing a new level of convenience, cost savings and state-of-the art care to the northwest Chicagoland area.

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  • MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first outpatient vascular interventionalcenterin Mount Prospect, Ill., has opened, bringing a new level of convenience, cost savings and state-of-the art care to the northwest Chicagoland area.
  • Dr. Brian Schirf, aleading Vascular Interventional Radiologist in the greater Chicago area, has opened the Infinity Vascular Institute (IVI) in partnership with Austin, Texas-based Arise Vascular .
  • The opening marks Arise Vascular founders' 14th outpatient facility in the U.S.
  • "Partnering with Arise Vascular has enabled our center to be operational in a short time period despite pandemic supply chain challenges," said Dr. Schirf.