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Mar 8, 2004 | Vol. 17, No. 10 ARCHIVES

A World of Intervention

Preview of the 29th annual SIR conference

Ours is a world of intervention, and those advances will take center stage at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology March 25–30 in Phoenix. From stroke awareness to venous insufficiency and radiofrequency ablation, the society is making great strides, improving diagnosis and treatment. But the role of the interventional radiologist stands to change most of all, this year taking a clinical approach to making sure patients get top-quality care. MORE

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Bracing for the PACS Data Explosion

Tips for sound planning and the strategic storage of medical images

Whether a healthcare facility has already deployed a PACS or is just evaluating the technology, there are several issues and strategies to consider when planning for the growth of healthcare data. Here are a few tips for sound storage of medical images. MORE

Battling Aneurysms

Wireless microchip and stapling technology may help reduce AAA deaths

Two new technologies aim to keep life-threatening aneurysms at bay – one by wirelessly monitoring the pressure inside an aortic aneurysm, and the other by locking into place a graft often inserted into a weakened aorta to create a new path for blood flow. MORE

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