SIR hosts its 29th scientific meeting next month

The Society of Interventional Radiology is hosting its 29th annual scientific meeting March 25-30 at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Civic Plaza.

Researchers at the show will be presenting the latest advances in minimally invasive medicine. The conference will also focus on the latest issues impacting women's health, cancer and stroke and carotid disease. Additional topics include women and peripheral arterial disease, treatment of varicose veins and venous disease, diagnosis and management of back pain and new applications of tumor ablation.

For further information on the conference, visit the organization's Web site at www.sirweb.org.

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