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Uterine artery embolization: A review of current concepts by Keung, Jonathan J., Spies, James B., Caridi, Theresa M.

“…Uterine artery embolization (UAE) has gained traction as a safe and effective treatment modality for symptomatic uterine leiomyomata since its introduction…”
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Management of Uterine Fibroids: A Focus on Uterine-sparing Interventional Techniques by Silberzweig, James E, Powell, Daniel K, Matsumoto, Alan H, Spies, James B

“…Uterine fibroids occur in approximately 50% of women over the age of 40 years, and an estimated 50% of those are symptomatic. Menorrhagia is the most common…”
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The Impact of Uterine Artery Embolization on Ovarian Function by Kaump, Geoffrey R., BS, Spies, James B., MD, MPH

“…Abstract Soon after the introduction of uterine artery embolization (UAE) as a treatment for fibroid tumors, questions arose regarding its potential impact on…”
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Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization by Bulman, Julie C, Ascher, Susan M, Spies, James B

“…Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) has become established as an accepted minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids and should be considered a treatment…”
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Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement: Prostate Artery Embolization for Treatment of Benign Disease of the Prostate by McWilliams, Justin P., MD, Kuo, Michael D., MD, Rose, Steven C., MD, Bagla, Sandeep, MD, Caplin, Drew M., MD, Cohen, Emil I., MD, Faintuch, Salomao, MD, MSc, Spies, James B., MD, MPH, Saad, Wael E., MD, Nikolic, Boris, MD, MBA

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A Comparative Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life 1 Year Following Myomectomy or Uterine Artery Embolization: Findings from the COMPARE-UF Registry by Anchan, Raymond M, Wojdyla, Daniel, Bortoletto, Pietro, Terry, Kathryn, Disler, Emily, Milne, Ankrish, Gargiulo, Antonio, Petrozza, John, Brook, Olga, Srouji, Serene, Morton, Cynthia C, Greenberg, James, Wegienka, Ganesa, Stewart, Elizabeth A, Nicholson, Wanda K, Thomas, Laine, Venable, Sateria, Laughlin-Tommaso, Shannon, Diamond, Michael P, Maxwell, G Larry, Marsh, Erica E, Myers, Evan R, Vines, Anissa I, Wise, Lauren A, Wallace, Kedra, Jacoby, Vanessa L, Spies, James B

“…To compare 12-month post-treatment health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) and symptom severity (SS) changes among patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids…”
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Progress in the Search for an Effective Resorbable Embolic Material for Uterine Fibroid Embolization by Spies, James B

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Leiomyoma Infarction after Uterine Artery Embolization: Influence of Embolic Agent and Leiomyoma Size and Location on Outcome by Lacayo, Eduardo A., MD, Richman, Danielle L., MD, Acord, Michael R., MD, Wolfman, Darcy J., MD, Caridi, Theresa M., MD, Desale, Sameer Y., MS, Spies, James B., MD

“…Abstract Purpose To study the factors that might impact infarction of individual uterine leiomyomas and total tumor burden after uterine artery embolization…”
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Short-term imaging response after drug-eluting embolic trans-arterial chemoembolization delivered with the Surefire Infusion System® for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by Kim, Alexander Y, Frantz, Shelby, Krishnan, Pranay, DeMulder, Danielle, Caridi, Theresa, Lynskey, George Emmett, Spies, James B

“…To review the initial imaging responses after drug-eluting embolic trans-arterial chemoembolization (DEE-TACE) delivered with the Surefire Infusion System ®…”
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The responsiveness of the uterine fibroid symptom and health-related quality of life questionnaire (UFS-QOL) by Harding, Gale, Coyne, Karin S, Thompson, Christine L, Spies, James B

“…A number of noninvasive alternatives to hysterectomy have become available as treatments for uterine fibroids. These alternative therapies, however, may not…”
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In Memoriam: Michael Pentecost, MD (October 2, 1949–September 20, 2021) by Spies, James B.

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Psychometric validation of the 1-month recall Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire (UFS-QOL) by Coyne, Karin S., Harrington, Amanda, Currie, Brooke M., Chen, Jun, Gillard, Patrick, Spies, James B.

“…Background To evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the 1-month recall Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire…”
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Uterine fibroid tumors: long-term MR imaging outcome after embolization by Pelage, Jean-Pierre, Guaou, Noureddine Guaou, Jha, Reena C, Ascher, Susan M, Spies, James B

“…To assess and report the long-term magnetic resonance (MR) imaging outcomes of fibroid tumors treated with uterine artery embolization (UAE). Contrast…”
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What Do We Know about Uterine-Ovarian Anastomoses and Uterine Artery Embolization? by Spies, James B., MD, MPH

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Further Validation of the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality-of-Life Questionnaire by Coyne, Karin S., PhD, MPH, Margolis, Mary Kay, MPH, MHA, Bradley, Linda D., MD, Guido, Richard, MD, Maxwell, G. Larry, MD, MC, Spies, James B., MD, MPH

“…Abstract Objective To further examine the reliability, validity and responsiveness of the uterine fibroid symptom and quality-of-life (UFS-QOL) questionnaire…”
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What Evidence Should We Demand before Accepting a New Embolic Material for Uterine Artery Embolization? by Spies, James B., MD, MPH

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Bilateral Versus Unilateral Femoral Access for Uterine Artery Embolization: Results of a Randomized Comparative Trial by Costantino, Mary, MD, Lee, Justin, MD, McCullough, Michael, MD, Nsrouli-Maktabi, Hala, MPH, Spies, James B., MD

“…Purpose To determine if uterine embolization via bilateral femoral puncture reduces fluoroscopy time with a similar frequency of puncture site complications…”
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Anticipated Supply and Demand for Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Positions: A Survey of Department Chairs by Herwald, Sanna E., BA, Spies, James B., MD, MPH, Yucel, E. Kent, MD

“…Abstract Purpose The first participants in the independent interventional radiology (IR) residency match will begin prerequisite diagnostic radiology (DR)…”
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Communicating with Your Department Chair: A Primer on How to Advocate for Your IR Section by Spies, James B.

“…Abstract Many interventional radiologists express concern about communicating their practice needs to their radiology department chairs. As a result, they may…”
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Quality Improvement Guidelines for Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Leiomyomata by Dariushnia, Sean R., MD, Nikolic, Boris, MD, MBA, Stokes, LeAnn S., MD, Spies, James B., MD, MPH

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