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Aug 2026

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The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) brings you a new podcast on all the topics that impact your practice of IR, with focused subseries reflecting the broad range of the specialty. In each episode, hosts and guests discuss new clinical opportunities, practice management tips, the latest trends and developments in the specialty, and more. Learn more on sirweb.org, irq.sirweb.org, and sirweb.org/kinkedwire. If you have any ideas for topics or guests, or have any other feedback, let us know at kinkedwire@sirweb.org. For corporate support opportunities, contact SIR at corporaterelations@sirweb.org. The views and opinions expressed in podcast episodes are not necessarily those of the Society of Interventional Radiology. The society does not endorse any companies or products.

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October 1, 202629 min

Episode 88: IR on the Hill

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

September 28, 202613 min

JVIR audio abstracts: October 2026

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 University Audio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Abstract Readers Bryant Nelson, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus Mushira Khan, Alfaisal University Emily Eng, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine Claire Kung, Albany Medical College Samuel Wang, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis Daniel Shen, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Support the show

September 17, 2026Episode 8730 min

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

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

September 3, 2026Episode 8647 min

Episode 86: 2026 WIR Champion Award winner Sue Hanks, MD, FSIR

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

August 27, 20268 min

JVIR audio abstracts: September 2026

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 University Audio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Abstract Readers Rajit Agarwal, Drexel University College of Medicine Addison Liu, Icahn School of Medicine Daniel Shen, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Support the show

August 13, 2026Episode 8543 min

Episode 85: Building credibility and goodwill in hospital leadership with James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR

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

August 6, 2026Episode 8423 min

Episode 84: Adrenal vein sampling

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

July 30, 20267 min

JVIR audio abstracts: August 2026

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 University Audio editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Abstract readers Donald Chow, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Evan Massa, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Sara Sadok, University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago Support the show

July 16, 2026Episode 8341 min

Episode 83: Fibroids on your FYP

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

July 9, 2026Episode 8222 min

Episode 82: From RFS to Educator: Mentorship and connection building with Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR

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