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The parts, training and support company DirectMed Imaging of San Diego is acquiring a majority of assets owned by Richardson Healthcare in LaFox, Ill. 

The healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research released a list of predictions in radiology its analysts expect to see in 2025. 

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New research suggests more women with late-stage breast cancer may develop brain metastases than previously believed. 

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Recommendations for additional imaging are routinely included in radiology reports but are sometimes overlooked or not communicated in a timely manner. Experts believe large language models can help address these lapses in care. 

Jessica H. Porembka, MD, FSBI, associate professor, breast imaging division University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and vice chair of strategy and quality, and quality assurance medical director, Parkland Radiology in Dallas, explains how an ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective.

Jessica Porembka, MD, of the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said an ultrasound-first strategy for these lesions in DBT is cost-effective and improves efficiency. 

A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos. 

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As radiology departments across the US continue to navigate the complexities of the current imaging market, including disruptions in supply chains and increased demand for CT contrast media, one constant remains: the need for reliable, quality supply partners to help sustain patient care. 

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