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  Episode 87: Pain management in IR with Alexa Levey, MD 17.09.2026 30min

  In this episode of the Kinked Wire, Anh-Tho Nguyen interviews Alexa Levey, MD, about her advice for dealing with pain management as an IR, and what the future looks like in IR pain management. This episode was published during September 2026, in part to acknowledge Pain Management Month. To learn more about how IR can be used to treat pain, visit our patient center. Support the show
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  Episode 86: 2026 WIR Champion Award winner Sue Hanks, MD, FSIR 03.09.2026 47min

  2026 Women in IR Champion Sue E. Hanks, MD, FSIR, reflects on her career in interventional radiology, sharing insights on leadership, trauma care, mentorship and the value of building collaborative, data-driven teams. Joined by colleagues M. Victoria Marx, MD, FSIR, Shellie C. Josephs, MD, FSIR, and Alda L. Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR, she discusses the importance of hands-on training, cross-specialty collaboration, networking and creating supportive spaces where physicians can learn from both success...
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  JVIR audio abstracts: September 2026 27.08.2026 8min

  Articles IN.PACT AV Access Post-Approval Study of a Paclitaxel Drug-Coated Balloon for the Treatment of Dysfunctional Arteriovenous Dialysis Circuits (Read)Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Resection, Ablation and Radiation Segmentectomy for Solitary Hepatocellular Carcinoma ≤3 centimeters from a U.S. Payor’s Perspective (Read)Clinical Criteria for Improved Outcomes in Patients Who Undergo Percutaneous CT-Guided Pudendal Nerve Cryoablation: A Retrospective Analysis (Read)Host Marie Hamel, the Wa...
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  Episode 85: Building credibility and goodwill in hospital leadership with James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR 13.08.2026 43min

  In this episode, James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR, speaks with Moaz Choudhary, MD, about the highlights of his career, and how to deal with the highs and lows of managing IR teams. Support the show
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  Episode 84: Adrenal vein sampling 06.08.2026 23min

  In this episode of the Kinked Wire podcast, Parveer Kaur and Lei Yu, MD, discuss how Dr. Yu has seen an increase in the number of adrenal vein sampling procedures she does in Omaha. She also dives into why her methodical approach works for her, and her patients. Support the show
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  JVIR audio abstracts: August 2026 30.07.2026 7min

  Articles Comparison of Functional Outcomes and Safety of Acute Carotid Stent Placement versus Thrombectomy Alone in the Treatment of Patients with Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke (Read)Portal Vein Stent Placement in a Pancreatic Cancer Cohort: Outcomes and Predictors of Portal Stent Occlusion (Read)Stereotactic Percutaneous Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors: A Prospective Registry-Based Study (Read)Host Marie Hamel, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown Un...
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  Episode 83: Fibroids on your FYP 16.07.2026 41min

  In this episode of the Kinked Wire vodcast, Gabrielle Dickerson, Nossin Khan and Emily Kim join host Keith M. Horton, MD, FSIR for a discussion about their research presented at the SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. The research centers around uterine fibroids and how patients learn about potential minimally invasive treatment options, like uterine fibroid embolization, through social media. Learn more about uterine fibroids on the Radiology Health Equity Coalition website: ht...
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  Episode 82: From RFS to Educator: Mentorship and connection building with Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR 09.07.2026 22min

  In this episode of the Kinked Wire, RFS’s Joshua Baker, MD, speaks with Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR, one of the 2026 IR Residency Practicum program directors. From seeking out mentors to building referral relationships, Dr. Kuban discusses the importance of finding connections in IR. PLUS: Learn about the upcoming changes to this year’s IR Residency Practicum. Support the show
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  JVIR audio abstracts: July 2026 25.06.2026 8min

  Articles Understanding Recurrence in Pelvic Venous Disorders through the Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology Classification: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study (Read)Oncologic Outcomes of Microwave Ablation of Biopsy-Proven cT1a Renal Cell Carcinomas (Read)Patient and Lesion Characteristics Associated with 12-Month Clinical Maturation after Angioplasty of Immature Autogenous Arteriovenous Dialysis Fistulae (Read)Host Marie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAudio Editor A...
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  Episode 81: Get ready for a different kind of meeting: SIR EDGE 11.06.2026 8min

  EDGE program committee members Ziv J Haskal, MD, FSIR; Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR; and Daniel Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR came together to discuss what you can expect from this year's meeting in Louisville, KY. Attend the meeting and learn through cases, decisions and real‑world judgment. Watch the vodcast Register for EDGE Support the show
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  Episode 80: Early career pathways to education leadership 04.06.2026 30min

  Lei Yu, MD, the ECS secretary, speaks with former SIR president Parag J. Patel, MD, FSIR, on early career pathways for education leadership, how to overcome imposter syndrome and use the best of your time, and how to navigate your place and identity in the early career days. Support the show
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  JVIR audio abstracts: June 2026 28.05.2026 13min

  Articles The Society of Interventional Radiology Practice Guidance Document on Venous Origin Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women (Read)Comparative Prognostic Accuracy of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores and the Freiburg Index of Post–Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Survival in Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure for Ascites or Gastroesophageal Bleeding: A Meta-Analysis of Time-Specific Mortality (Read)Intravascular Lithotripsy for P...
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  Episode 79: IR Trailblazers 2 14.05.2026 31min

  As part of the SIR Resident Fellow and Student Section initiative, this special episode of the Kinked Wire is part of the IR Trailblazers series. Joshua Baker, MD, and Alexander Misono, MD, MBA, discuss career guidance, practice, innovations, skill development, and professional identity building. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire. Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's P...
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  Episode 78: Practice Advice for Early Career IRs 07.05.2026 28min

  Zachary Berman, MD, takes time to speak with Rupal Parikh, MD, about her experience in her early career, especially how she got interested in women's health interventions and her transition from residency into building a practice. Support the show
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  Episode 77: IR Trailblazers 1 30.04.2026 37min

  Ezequiel Silva, MD, FSIR, has a conversation with host Sherief Ghozy, MD, on this special episode of the IR Trailblazers, a project from the SIR Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) Section. During this episode, they discuss the role that AI may be taking in interventional radiology and do a speed round of questions. Support the show
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  JVIR audio abstracts: May 2026 23.04.2026 7min

  Articles Oncologic and Functional Outcomes of Active Surveillance and Ablative Therapy for Small Renal Masses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Read)Transvenous Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TEPS): Intravascular Ultrasound- Guided Creation of Portocaval, Mesocaval, and Splenorenal Shunts (Read)Safety and Feasibility of Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for Cirrhosis-Induced Splenomegaly and Thrombocytopenia: Results from an Investigational Device Exemption Study (Read)Host Sonya Choe, U...
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  Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Wednesday, April 15 15.04.2026 1min

  During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips. Thanks for attending SIR 2026! Support the show
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  Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Tuesday, April 14 14.04.2026 3min

  During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips. Corporate Lunches and Events Compelling Conversations Support the show Support the show
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  Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Monday, April 13 13.04.2026 3min

  During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips. Defining the quality of IR using big data (VIRTEX) Corporate Lunches and Events Compelling Conversations Support the show
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  Live from Toronto: SIR 2026 Sunday, April 12 12.04.2026 3min

  During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips. Corporate Lunches and Events Compelling Conversations SIR Connect Townhalls Support the show