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    Society of Interventional Radiology - NP and PA Section - 1 year(s) ago

    NP and PA Section The Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Section was established within SIR to provide a forum in which Advanced Practice Nurses (ie Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists) or Physician Assistants, can work together to exchange information, education and resources to excel. Section Objectives …

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      Happy National Nurses Week from all of us at SIR! Be sure to follow @SirNP_PASection for the latest work in our Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant section. https://t.co/OAGRm4cSHO https://t.co/nCuFR0SIyg

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - uterine fibroids - 1 year(s) ago

    A uterine fibroid (leiomyoma) is a specific type of benign tumor that occurs in the muscle cells of the uterus and can alter a woman’s period in many different ways. Fibroids will affect between 70 and 80 percent of women by the time they are 50 years old.

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      Did you know that a hysterectomy is not the only option for uterine fibroids? Unfortunately, Anna Holmes was deprived of all her options by her physician. For more information on the use of #IRad and #UFE on #UterineFibroids, visit: https://t.co/IeTWy2aRZA https://t.co/2z2KQb3pfS

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - Female infertility - 1 year(s) ago

    In some cases, female infertility can result from a blockage of the fallopian tube(s). An interventional radiologist may be able to help you by recanalizing (or unblocking) a blocked fallopian tube.

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      Around 10% of women in the United States struggle with becoming or staying pregnant. Did you know #IRad is an option for #infertility? Learn more about fallopian tube recanalization: https://t.co/2IBDmYI2Lb https://t.co/5uiczkIe8R

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - Male infertility - 1 year(s) ago

    A varicocele is an enlargement of veins within the scrotum (the loose pouch of skin that holds the testicles). Veins contain one-way valves that allow blood to flow from the testicles and scrotum back to the heart. When the valves do not work, the blood pools in the veins. Pooling of blood in these veins causes them to enlarge. The internal pressure and temperature may increase, possibly damaging…

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      Did you know one of the leading causes of male infertility is varicocele? Did you know that #IRad may be a treatment option? Know all your options and learn more: https://t.co/o3oL4halJo https://t.co/5CHcdf3Z9E

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - Government Affairs - 1 year(s) ago

    The Society of Interventional Radiology’s government affairs department work to further the interests of Society members by advocating on their behalf before Congress, regulatory and federal agencies and the White House. SIR members play a vital role in this process. This section will guide you through our advocacy efforts and the major policy issues that affect the Society.

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      SIR submitted comments today to the Senate HELP Committee on the healthcare workplace shortage & solutions. We are asking the committee to address healthcare worker shortages, a lack of mental health services & physician burnout. Read the full letter: https://t.co/RQBHn2uYk2 https://t.co/5adI8oAemG

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - SIRPAC - 1 year(s) ago

    SIRPAC is the nonpartisan political action committee of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). SIRPAC advocates in Congress for interventional radiology, helps pro-health care and pro-IR individuals achieve or maintain national office, complements SIR’s communications, educational and research initiatives, and supports legislation conducive to innovation in and patient access to IR…

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      While at #SIR23PHX, stop by the SIRPAC booth to learn more about the only political action committee for #IRads. Your donations to SIRPAC allow SIR to support elected officials who are champions of IR interests and policies. https://t.co/RDOWleOgRY https://t.co/Bv3hidjsC6

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    Society of Interventional Radiology - PRESERVE - 1 year(s) ago

    Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from developing into pulmonary embolisms (PE), according to the findings of the Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters (PRESERVE) trial, published jointly in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) and the Journal of Vascular…

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      Just published! The results of PRESERVE trial in the @JVIRmedia and @JVascSurg VL. Investigators found few adverse events are connected to the use of #IVC filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from developing into pulmonary embolisms. Read more. https://t.co/bA7S2tVPr6

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