Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
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Sonographer shortages are causing ultrasound delays, putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk.
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If you need an ultrasound for pregnancy monitoring or cancer screening, you may face extended delays in receiving diagnostic imaging.
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Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say.
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