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In a $64-million deal, Hologic has acquired SOMATEX Medical Technologies GmbH, effectively expanding its breast health care solutions capabilities.

What if you report things that aren’t on the scan you’re given?

Sometimes autopilot can be the protector of critical thinking and decision making.

Imaging informatics can be an effective tool in meeting clinical needs, but it can also be a vehicle for increasing flexibility in radiology, says Carol Wu, M.D., RADxx Rising Star 2020 Awardee.

Providers must invest in more quality and safety education to mitigate these risks and reduce error rates.

Working at one facility or practice for your entire career is no longer the norm. Knowing how to recognize when – and why – to make a move can be beneficial.

Diagnostic Imaging spoke with Radiology Partners Chairman and CEO Rich Whitney, Associate CMO Nina Kottler, M.D., and MEDNAX Radiology Solutions CMO Ricardo Cury, M.D., about this newly finalized partnership, what it means for the companies, and how it could impact the industry.

Whenever possible, seize the chance to open more doors for women to contribute to the specialty, says Alexander Towbin, M.D., RadXX Advocate 2020 Awardee.

Getting you through the end-of-year doldrums and work pressures.

Best practices to get you started.

What other ethical questions exist, and what the future holds.

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Giving a reason for your requests can lead to greater compliance and better outcomes, especially in the workplace.

Are radiologists approaching AI ethically, and what challenges exist.

Jorge Soto, M.D., and Maureen Kohi, M.D., discuss how unconscious bias presents in radiology and the tools that providers can use to recognize and minimize the biases when they appear.

Rich Heller, M.D., with Radiology Partners, and Lucy Spalluto, M.D., with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, discuss the highlights of their RSNA 2020 session on health disparities, focusing on the underlying factors and challenges radiologists face to providing greater access to care.

Anastasia Hryhorczuk, M.D., assistant clinical professor of radiology at Michigan Medicine, discusses, during RSNA 2020, the challenges that face radiology with sexual harassment and some strategies to eliminate it.

Bright years are ahead for the industry, according to industry expert Bhavya Rehani, M.D., if focus is given to selfless service, education, technology and innovation, and engaging the global community.

What’s critical, and what radiologists can do.

When support staff step in to control communications and keep the workday running smoothly.

An agreement or a promise does not mean much if it is not clear how you can or will reach the goal.

New research shows radiologists – regardless of experience level – fall victim to inattentional blindness, overlooking obvious unrelated findings when they are trying to answer a specific diagnostic question.

Venting into the ether when you are "frustravated" can be cathartic.

Peer-reviewed articles on imaging diagnostic text accuracy that have positive conclusions are more likely to be published faster, potentially flooding the literature with positive findings.

For the second year, ACR members will connect online for the annual meeting.

Teleradiology presents both benefits and challenges for post-pandemic imaging.

Tips on strengthening relationships in the radiology department.

What options do you have when presented with cases that cannot be read “as-is?”