Media alert: Society of Interventional Radiology hosts annual scientific meeting
WHAT:
You are invited to attend the proceedings of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, the world's most comprehensive meeting dedicated to research that directly benefits patients with image-guided, minimally invasive medicine, attracts nearly 5,300 doctors, scientists and allied health professionals. This year, SIR 2014 scientific sessions will cover many new technologies and treatments, including prostatic artery embolization, renal denervation, robotics and ablative cancer therapies.
An SIR news conference will focus on studies that include:
- A new, safe treatment that slows down breast cancer
- Long-term results for treating enlarged prostates
- First new treatment option in decade for vertebral compression fractures
- Calming anxiety during interventional radiology treatments
Additionally, there are scientific studies that show promise for individuals on dialysis and those who have lung cancer, deep vein thrombosis/post-thrombotic syndrome and peripheral arterial disease.
WHEN:
Meeting dates: Saturday, March 22–Thursday, March 27
Press conference: 9-9:30 a.m. (Pacific) Monday, March 24, in Room 15A of the San Diego Convention Center
WHERE:
San Diego Convention Center: News conference room: 15A; news room, 15B
Provided by Society of Interventional Radiology
