Educational Links

To learn more about radiology and the services available, please visit the following links, located outside the Emory Healthcare Web site.

General Radiology Information

www.radiologyinfo.org
This is the patient information Web page for the Radiological Society of North America.  It contains general information on radiology and specific kinds of procedures and exams.

Interventional Radiology Information

www.sirweb.org/
This Web site is hosted by the Society of Interventional Radiology. It contains practical information about interventional procedures, as well as links to additional patient information Web sites.

American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org
The Web site belongs to the American Diabetes Assocation. It contains excellent descriptions of the different types of diabetes in easy-to-understand terms. By accessing the site, you can subscribe to a free weekly electronic newsletter, as well as find the answers to many of your frequently asked questions.

Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

www.hersource.com/index-hs.cfm
Visit this site to learn about setting up a plan for good breast health. The site describes breast diagnostic tools available to the physician and the consumer. Each exam is explained in detail in easy-to-understand terms.

There are links to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for those interested, as well as support groups for those affected by cancer. The site also can be set up to remind the user of their next mammogram appointment!

Osteoporosis is discussed on this site, too. Visit the page to learn about available treatments, proper diets and technological advancements being made in this area. There are many transcripts available that cover topics from, "What is Osteoporosis?" to "Beating the Heat: New treatment for hot flashes."