Interventional radiology in oncology comes under close scrutiny
Evidence of the added clinical value of modern ablation techniques continues to emerge, yet many doctors remain unaware of the massive potential of interventional oncology…
Stroke thrombectomies can improve outcome, but implementation issues remain
Endovascular therapy for stroke is progressing fast and now has strong clinical evidence behind it, but more trained radiologists and specialist services are needed to…
Multi-front development in x-ray tech and methodology
What is the current state-of-the-art technology in radiology, and what are the prospects of recent innovations? The rapid growth and advancement in imaging technology certainly…
Spinal interventional neuroradiology, spinal instability and stenosis: what we can do
Lumbar spinal canal and foraminal stenosis (LSCS) has long been considered a simple ‘degenerative’ disease, despite the recent discovery of a genetic predisposition, related to…
How radiology sheds light on infertility
Infertility is an increasingly prevalent issue in developed countries, with 20% of couples having trouble conceiving. There might be some underlying issues that radiologists can…
Strong-minded interventional radiologist to receive ESR Gold Medal
Jim Reekers from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is professor emeritus of radiology at Amsterdam University and a pioneer in interventional radiology (IR), having been involved in…
Thermal effects of irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer
Irreversible electroporation is considered to be a non-thermal ablative method that is feasible in pancreatic cancer treatment. However, the processes occurring in the ablation zone…
Percutaneous microwave ablation in Croatia: our first 150 cases
The principle of tumour ablation, defined as the direct application of chemical or thermal therapies to a tumour to achieve eradication, has been around for…
Experts investigate immunotherapy in oncology
Over recent years, the role of the immune system in controlling tumourigenesis and tumour progression has been well established, and immunotherapy has become an entrenched…
Central European radiologists boost their visibility and profile with ESR Meets session
The culture, healthcare organisation, and practice of radiology in Croatia, Slovakia, and Slovenia come under the microscope this morning at ECR 2020. Speakers from these…