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Among providers, including radiologists, who test positive for a sleep disorder, more than 90 percent have been undiagnosed and untreated.

Knowing the reasons behind your decisions – especially ones that affect patients – can be as important as the decision itself.

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

Imaging utilization has varied by socioeconomic factors during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Interventional radiologists are uniquely positioned to practice stroke intervention.

When a self-imposed expectation of productivity is a driving force.

Re-authorize MDUFA without raising user fees to fund unrelated programs.

Industry experts advocate for radiologists to opt for relying on artificial intelligence – rather than non-physician providers – for help with workflow and cost reduction.

CMS pushes launch from January 2021 to July 2021.

Ultrasound as the New Stethoscope; Pre-Operative MRI and Dense Breasts; Spectral CT and COVID-19; Corporatization in Radiology

Screening mammography begins to reduce breast cancer mortality at an age earlier than when most women begin screening.

How many lives have you changed, one scan at a time?

Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have led to the creation of multidisciplinary recommendations for breast cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new platform could give medical students a greater likelihood of matching with their preferred residency program during a time when some programs are seeing record applications.

Collaborative Imaging’s Dhruv Chopra, MBA, takes a deeper look into how many follow-up recommendations are ignored and what can be done to reverse the trend, leading to better patient care.

New system incorporates artificial intelligence features intended to truncate exam time and create more consistently repeatable exams.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to improving artificial intelligence to address radiology needs in individual institutions worldwide, both improving performance and patient outcomes.

Taking time to ask questions – instead of announcing mandates – can be far more effective.

Dr. Susan Cross from Barts Health NHS Trust discusses the experiences of her institution with multiple mass casualty events during the American Society of Emergency Radiology 2020 annual meeting.

It is time for facilities to push for greater interoperability and unified systems.

Double-check behind those follow-up orders – is now the time, is it the right study, are prior studies needed?

Invest wisely in a strong foundation to ensure continued innovation.

Delaying compliance with Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology interoperability rules can lead to fines.

Follow Diagnostic Imaging Editorial Board member and regular columnist Eric Postal on Twitter.

The majority of these patients have had at least one emotionally or physically uncomfortable experience, according to a survey, but imaging facilities can use this feedback to improve their performance.

With the right structure, teleradiology can offer radiologists an inclusive environment, especially during stressful times.

The two philosophies of Itinerant Mercenaries and Remote Teammate teleradiologists.

A group of nearly 100 healthcare and scientific professional organizations urged the FDA to proceed with caution, only approving a vaccine that meets safety and efficacy standards.

Providers from all care environments report some level of mental health impact during the pandemic.

Getting Your Team Ready for the Future of Radiology in a Post-Pandemic World