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title: Blog and News | Northern Beaches Interventional Radiology
description: The latest news, blogs and more from Northern Beaches Interventional Radiology and Dr Shaun Quigley, Interventional Radiologist with over 15 years experience specialising in minimally invasive treatment options.
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- About NBIR 
    - [What is an Interventional Radiologist?](https://www.nbir.com.au/interventional-radiology)
    - [What is Embolisation?](https://blog.nbir.com.au/what-is-embolisation)
    - [About Dr Shaun Quigley](https://www.nbir.com.au/dr-shaun-quigley)
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- [Conditions](https://www.nbir.com.au/conditions) 
    - [Adenomyosis](https://www.nbir.com.au/adenomyosis)
    - [Fibroids](https://www.nbir.com.au/fibroids)
    - [Knee Osteoarthritis](https://www.nbir.com.au/knee-osteoarthritis)
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    - [Varicocele](https://www.nbir.com.au/varicocele)
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    - [Aneurysm Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/aneurysm-embolisation)
    - [Genicular Artery Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/genicular-artery-embolisation)
    - [Ovarian Vein Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/ovarian-vein-embolisation)
    - [Pleurx Drain Insertion](https://www.nbir.com.au/pleurx-drain-insertion)
    - [Portacath Insertion](https://www.nbir.com.au/portacath-insertion)
    - [Prostate Artery Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/prostate/prostatic-artery-embolisation)
    - [Tumour Ablation](https://www.nbir.com.au/tumour-ablation)
    - [Uterine Fibroid Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/fibroids/uterine-fibroid-embolisation)
    - [Uterine Artery Embolisation for Adenomyosis](https://www.nbir.com.au/adenomyosis/uterine-artery-embolisation)
    - [Varicocele Embolisation](https://www.nbir.com.au/varicocele/varicocele-embolisation)
    - [Vertebroplasty](https://www.nbir.com.au/vertebroplasty)
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# Northern Beaches Interventional Radiology News

 Dr Shaun Quigley is committed to creating awareness of minimally invasive treatments for a range of conditions. Read the latest in patient care and advancements in interventional radiology here.

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/what-is-embolisation>

## [What is Embolisation?](https://blog.nbir.com.au/what-is-embolisation)

 2 July 2026

 Embolisation is a minimally invasive treatment, used to block the supply of blood to specific...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-role-of-interventional-radiology-in-modern-prostate-care>

[Interventional Radiology](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/interventional-radiology)

## [The Role of Interventional Radiology in Modern Prostate Care](https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-role-of-interventional-radiology-in-modern-prostate-care)

 23 June 2025

 A Less Invasive Path to Relief for Men with Prostate Symptoms When most people think about prostate...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/pae-vs-turp>

[Prostate](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/prostate)

## [PAE vs TURP: Which Is the Better Option for Treating Prostate Symptoms?](https://blog.nbir.com.au/pae-vs-turp)

 9 June 2025

 A Comparison of Two Common Treatments for Enlarged Prostate If you're experiencing the...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-link-between-prostate-health-and-quality-of-life>

[Prostate](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/prostate)

## [The Link Between Prostate Health and Quality of Life](https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-link-between-prostate-health-and-quality-of-life)

 28 May 2025

 Why Early Action Matters More Than You Think For many men, symptoms like frequent urination,...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/a-checklist-for-men-considering-prostate-artery-embolisation>

[Interventional Radiology](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/interventional-radiology)

## [A Checklist for Men Considering Prostate Artery Embolisation](https://blog.nbir.com.au/a-checklist-for-men-considering-prostate-artery-embolisation)

 13 May 2025

 If you’re dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of an enlarged prostate — waking up several times...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/your-questions-about-varicocele-embolisation-answered-by-an-interventional-radiologist>

[Conditions](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/conditions)

## [Your Questions About Varicocele Embolisation Answered by an Interventional Radiologist](https://blog.nbir.com.au/your-questions-about-varicocele-embolisation-answered-by-an-interventional-radiologist)

 30 April 2025

 If you’ve been diagnosed with a varicocele, you might be exploring your treatment options - and you...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/can-a-varicocele-come-back-after-treatment-what-the-research-says>

[Varicocele](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/varicocele)

## [Can a Varicocele Come Back After Treatment? What the Research Says](https://blog.nbir.com.au/can-a-varicocele-come-back-after-treatment-what-the-research-says)

 14 April 2025

 Varicoceles are a common cause of male infertility and testicular discomfort, affecting around 15%...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/sleep-sex-and-social-life-how-pae-can-help-you-take-back-control-from-bph>

[Prostate](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/prostate)

## [Sleep, Sex, and Social Life: How PAE Can Help You Take Back Control from BPH](https://blog.nbir.com.au/sleep-sex-and-social-life-how-pae-can-help-you-take-back-control-from-bph)

 1 April 2025

 If you’re constantly waking up at night to urinate, planning outings around toilet locations, or...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/understanding-genicular-artery-embolisation-what-you-need-to-know>

[Conditions](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/conditions)

## [Understanding Genicular Artery Embolisation: What You Need to Know](https://blog.nbir.com.au/understanding-genicular-artery-embolisation-what-you-need-to-know)

 17 March 2025

 So, you’ve been referred for a genicular artery embolisation or heard about the treatment and want...

<https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-latest-advances-in-knee-pain-treatment-why-genicular-artery-embolisation-stands-out>

[Conditions](https://blog.nbir.com.au/tag/conditions)

## [The Latest Advances in Knee Pain Treatment: Why Genicular Artery Embolisation Stands Out](https://blog.nbir.com.au/the-latest-advances-in-knee-pain-treatment-why-genicular-artery-embolisation-stands-out)

 3 March 2025

 Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide, affecting people of all...

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