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What current legislative priorities will affect IR? In the first part of this episode, SIR and SIR Foundation Treasurer C. Matthew Hawkins, MD, MBA, FSIR, speaks with Roger Tomihama, MD, MBA, FSIR, chair of SIR’s Government Affairs Committee, and Chris Eastlee, SIR’s senior manager for government relations, about the value of coalition advocacy and why IR-specific education for lawmakers is so crucial. This week, learn more about the legislative and regulatory priorities affecting interventional radiology, particularly physician reimbursement, prior authorization, and the importance of sustained advocacy. Support the show

What's it like to be an IR advocate in Washington? In this two-parter, SIR Treasurer C. Matthew Hawkins, MD, MBA, FSIR, speaks with Roger T. Tomihama, MD, MBA, FSIR, chair of SIR’s Government Affairs Committee, and Chris Eastlee, SIR’s senior manager for government relations, about federal advocacy for interventional radiology. Learn about the Alliance for Specialty Medicine, SIR’s role in the alliance, and how a Capitol Hill visit works. Stay tuned for part two: what upcoming legislative priorities will affect IRs? Support the show

Articles Medical Therapies for Vascular Anomalies: What Interventional Radiologists Need to Know (Read)Short-Term and Long-Term Changes in Renal Function Following Percutaneous Cryoablation: A Comparison of Endophytic Versus Exophytic Renal Tumors (Read)Ablative Radioembolization Dosing Thresholds for Glass Microspheres Predictive of Complete Imaging Response and Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinomas Larger than 4 cm: A Multi-institution Retrospective Analysis (Read)Safety and Impact on Sustainability of Reduced Protective Equipment in Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis: A Retrospective Cohort Study (Read)Socioeconomic Factors Impacting Survival in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated With Locoregional Therapies: A Single-Center Study (Read)Trends in the Concentration of Interventional Radiology Work among Radiologists in the United States: Analysis of Medicare Claims Data, 2008–2023 (Read)Host Marie Hamel, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAudio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAbstract Readers Bryant Nelson, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas CampusMushira Khan, Alfaisal UniversityEmily Eng, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of MedicineClaire Kung, Albany Medical CollegeSamuel Wang, Washington University School of Medicine in St LouisDaniel Shen, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Support the show

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

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 successes and challenges. Support the show

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 Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAudio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAbstract Readers Rajit Agarwal, Drexel University College of MedicineAddison Liu, Icahn School of MedicineDaniel Shen, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineSupport the show

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

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

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 UniversityAudio editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAbstract readers Donald Chow, Saint Louis University School of MedicineEvan Massa, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineSara Sadok, University of Illinois College of Medicine - ChicagoSupport the show

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: https://www.radhealthequity.org/About-Us/For-Patients/Uterine-Fibroid-Resources Support the show

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

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 Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAbstract Readers Cassandra Pfeiffer, Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineBryant Nelson, Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineAnirudh Maddali, Hackensack Meridian School of MedicineSupport the show

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

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

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 Peripheral Artery Calcification: 30-Day and 6-Month Outcomes from the RESTORE ATK Study (Read)Transarterial Embolization to Improve Plantar Heel Pain: 6-Month Results from a Prospective Case Series (Read)Feasibility and Early Outcomes of SingleSession Percutaneous Cholecystolithotomy Using Holmium Laser Lithotripsy Followed by Primary Tract Closure via Cholecystopexy (Read)Percutaneous Image-Guided Screw Fixation Combined with Cementoplasty for Radiation-Induced Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures: Feasibility, Safety, and Early Outcomes in a Multicenter Retrospective Study  (Read)Host Marie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAudio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Abstract Readers Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic MedicineAgnes Manish, Loma Linda UniversitySekeena Siddiq, Western University of Health SciencesEmily Jagenburg, Oakland University William Beaumont School of MedicineAhmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineSupport the show