“These findings raise the question of whether insurance reimbursement impacts referral patterns for other conditions and specialties, and the extent to which it may outweigh evidence-based care decisions."

Hypertension caused by unilateral aldosterone-producing adrenal adenomas is curable by laparoscopic removal of the entire adrenal gland, but the invasiveness and recovery time can deter patients from the treatment.

The American Society of Echocardiography included descriptions, diagrams and ultrasound images in the new document to make it as helpful as possible. 

The bioresorbable agent is made from small irregularly shaped, dry gelatin particles designed for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and blood vessels. 

The technology offers measurable benefits without sacrificing insertion accuracy, according to new research. 

Higher lead content does not always necessarily equate to greater protection, authors of a new analysis caution.

The number of female IR trainees has been on the rise for years, but this growth is slow in comparison to other medical professions.

In some cases, the method even helps to home in on sentinel nodes that may not have been identified during prior biopsy.