Cancer researchers work on various types of cancer as well as on different methods for cures. While some researchers may be very public (famous and infamous), others remain behind the scenes. Some individuals, as you’ll see below, never step foot in a laboratory. Yet, the ten most influential people in cancer research — among dozens of others not listed — all have helped to make major strides in understanding cancer and refining cures to this disease.

1. Nancy Goodman Brinker: You may not recognize Ms. Brinker’s name and she spent little time in a laboratory, but you may be very familiar with her sister’s name — Susan G. Komen. When Susan died of breast cancer in her mid-thirties, Nancy promised her sister that she would do all she could to help the half-million women worldwide who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Today, research grants dispensed by the Susan G. Komen Foundation have contributed to new treatments that have led to a marked decrease in the mortality rate. In August this year, President Obama awarded Nancy (who is a breast cancer survivor) with the Medal of Freedom for her work.
2. Dr. Bernard Fisher: Dr. Fisher is widely credited as the driving force that brought clinical trials and statistical methodology to breast cancer research since the 1970s. However, his association with the University of Pittsburgh colored his history for years. That university effectively halted his research with a charge of publishing false data. Although that charge was defeated in court, it tainted his published papers for years. Despite this upheaval, Dr. Fisher received the American Association for Cancer Research Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research and he most recently won the Jacobson Award in 2009, which honors living surgeons who have been innovators of a new development or technique in any field of surgery.
3. Dr. Edwin Fisher: This man is Dr. Bernard Fisher’s brother (noted above). The two brothers started the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) with the sole purpose of improving women’s chances of surviving breast cancer and to treat bowel cancer. Although Edwin (1923-2008) worked in a lab out of view, he trained thousands of pathologists and thousands more patients benefited from his research. Through clinical trials at the NSABP, Edwin and his brother proved that breast cancer is a systemic disease that, rather than metastasizing in an orderly way, metastasizes unpredictably. Thanks to this work, it is now accepted that a lumpectomy with radiation treatment is just as affective in treating breast cancer as a radical mastectomy.
4. Dr. Moses Judah Folkman: Known as the “Cancer Warrior,” Dr. Folkman (1933-2008) stumbled upon a hidden secret about how cancer grows in 1961. His theory, called angiogenesis, showed that blocking blood flow to a tumor provided one way to treat the disease. Although his idea has yet to reach full fruition, thanks to lack of funds and some controversy, his theory has produced new research, products and help for many patients who have trouble producing blood vessels. Angiogenesis inhibitors are now approved by the FDA in the U.S., for cancer and for macular degeneration and have received approval in 27 other countries.
5. Dr. Robert Charles Gallo: This biomedical researcher started out in clinical work until he began to work with children suffering with leukemia (his sister, Judith, died in 1949 from childhood leukemia). From there, he spent more time in the lab and, by 1980, discovered the first virus that causes cancer. The HTLV-1 causes T-cell leukemia in humans. He also discovered, along with Luc Montagnier, the immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Gallo went even further to establish that the virus causes AIDS. However, disputes over who had originally discovered the AIDS test colored Gallo’s career. Although he was vindicated of any guilt, he was passed over for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008 – the same year that Harald zur Hausen won a portion of that award (see below). Gallo remains controversial as some Internet pundits praise him as an “AIDS saint,” and others accuse him of cooperating with the government in creating an AIDS virus for biochemical warfare.
6. Dr. Harald zur Hausen: Professor zur Hausen has a special interest in infection-induced malignancies. He showed the role of papillomaviruses in cervical cancer and discovered a larger number of novel virus types. He was award a Nobel Prize for medicine for his work that went against established opinion about the cause of cervical cancer. Harald zur Hausen has been an honorary professor of the University of Heidelberg since 1988 and is a member of its Faculty of Medicine.
7. Steven McCarroll: This young man is one to watch in the field of DNA and its affects on several disease areas. The most recent discovery, made by McCarroll and a team of researchers, was made in November this year. Working with a test group of several siblings, this team discovered that bone marrow transplants – such as the ones received in cancer treatment – will only work when a gene called UGT2B17 is present in both donor and recipient. This momentous discovery explains the existence of a serious side-effect known as graft-versus-host disease, where immune cells from the donor attack tissues in the recipient. McCarroll has made this work as first author part of his postdoctoral Broad Institute’s Lawrence H. Summers Fellowship at Harvard.
8. Rita Levi-Montalcini: This Italian neurologist, along with colleague Stanley Cohen, received the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). She conducted her research at Washington University in St. Louis, under the supervision of Professor Viktor Hamburger. It was at this university’s laboratories in 1952 where she isolated the NGF from observations of certain cancerous tissues that cause extremely rapid growth of more nerve cells. Levi-Montalcini is currently the oldest living and the longest-lived Nobel laureate.
9. Robert Allan Weinberg, PhD: Dr. Weinberg is most well known for his discoveries of the first human oncogene, a gene that causes normal cells to form tumors, and the first tumor suppressor gene. He a founding member of the Whitehead Institute and he recently joined the advisory board for Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Weinberg also is a Daniel K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research at MIT and American Cancer Society Research Professor.
10. Walter Willett, MD, DrPH: Dr. Willett is Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and Chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. While other doctors looking for cures studied viruses and cell growth, Dr. Willett focused on nutrition. He has become one of the most cited nutritionists internationally, because he showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in tomato sauce and olive oil may help to prevent prostate cancer.

General Natural Childbirth Blogs

These are blogs that provide general information on giving birth naturally. Great resources for those who are interested in learning more about natural childbirth.

1. Giving Birth Naturally: A look at natural childbirth from one who has had two girls naturally, and expects to do so with a third child in 2010.
2. Stand and Deliver: This is a blog about natural childbirth and ways to make it a little easier.
3. Pushed Birth: This is a blog that works to dispel the idea of induced labor, and to explain the benefits of natural childbirth.
4. Spirit-Led Birth: Natural childbirth from a spiritual perspective.
5. Organic Birth: This blog is devoted to home birth and other forms of natural childbirth.
6. Mother’s Choice: A blog devoted to sharing facts, research and studies about natural childbirth to provide you with the information you need to make your own choice about how to give birth.
7. Fearless Birth: A blog that focuses on helping women feel empowered through their ability to give birth.
8. Bornfree!: Learn about unassisted birth and how you can have a successful natural childbirth experience.

Pregnancy and Birth Information Blogs

Get a little more information on pregnancy and birth in general, and what you can do to make the process smoother.

9. Ob/Gyn Kenobi: Learn about childbirth — including natural childbirth — from an Ob/Gyn.
10. a little pregnant: An interesting look at pregnancy and parenting, as well as infertility.
11. Orgasmic Birth: Natural childbirth and parenting, and taking back the process.
12. At Your Cervix: Get a look at childbirth from a nurse working in a large hospital.
13. Motherlode Blog: This New York Times blog takes a look at pregnancy and childbirth.
14. Sarah Stewart: Includes information on natural childbirth and midwives, interspersed with other helpful health information.
15. Letters from Laura: This blog offers insight into natural childbirth from an activist point of view.
16. RH Reality Check: This blog focuses on reproductive health, including childbirth.

Midwives

A midwife can be very helpful in a natural childbirth situation. And most midwives do have medical training as well. Here are some blogs on childbirth by midwives.

17. Navelgazing Midwife: This certified midwife writes about natural childbirth, and her experiences as a midwife.
18. Radical Midwife: Approaches natural childbirth from the position that it should never have become something considered “radical”.
19. Jan Tritten’s Blog: Looks at different issues related to natural childbirth and midwifery.
20. Midwife in the Clouds: Get a look at the politics of childbirth and midwifery.
21. Birthfriend’s place to ponder: Helpful hints on natural childbirth practices, breastfeeding and other aspects of pregnancy and birth from a midwife who has been practicing for more than a decade.
22. Gloria Lemay: This midwife has years of experience, and can provide an interesting look at natural childbirth.

Doulas

A doula is a birth helper who assists in childbirth. A doula is not a midwife, nor medical personnel. Many find a doula very comforting and helpful during a natural childbirth.

23. Sarahthedoula: This Ontario doula provides insight into natural childbirth and tips for making it a success.
24. Birth, Babies, Breasts, Oh My!: This fun blog is written by a doula who has four children of her own and can share stories of her work with others.
25. Bellies and Babies: Get news and information on natural childbirth from the perspective of a doula.
26. Birthing from Within: This helpful site offers articles and resources from doulas and other birthing professionals about natural childbirth.
27. babycatcher33: This doula blogs about her life, and includes interesting tid-bits about natural childbirth.
28. Pittsburgh Doula: A look at the life of a doula in Pittsburgh.

Natural Childbirth Stories

If you are interested in learning about the experiences of others, these blogs can provide you with firsthand accounts of natural childbirth.

29. Refuse To Be a Womb Pod: Get some interesting insight into natural childbirth and read other stories.
30. BirthNaturally.org Weblog: Inspirational stores about natural childbirth, as well as tips for enjoying it more.
31. Pregnancy, Birth and Babies: Read more than 200 stories about natural childbirth and how it can be a good experience.
32. Women in Charge: Read stories of other women who have taken charge of their childbirth experiences.
33. Childbirth Connection: Learn about stories from women who have given birth naturally and find resources for your own natural childbirth.
34. The Trial of Labor: Stories from women about their natural childbirth. Also includes the experiences of miscarriage.

Hypno Birth

Some believe that hypnosis can help women overcome some of the discomfort of natural childbirth, helping them avoid drugs and other medical interventions.

35. Hypnobabies Blog: A blog that offers insight into using hypnosis in childbirth.
36. Hypnosis for Women’s Health: Learn how hypnosis can promote women’s health, including during pregnancy and childbirth.
37. Enjoy Birth Blog: This blog is written by a doula who recommends hypnosis for childbirth.
38. Hypnosis for Birth: Just what it sounds like, this blog is about using hypnosis as part of a natural childbirth.
39. Susan Bambara: A well-known hypnotist, Susan has appeared on Oprah to explain how hypnosis can help in natural childbirth.
40. Hypnosis Downloads: These downloads can help you with natural childbirth, as well as with other issues.

Lamaze

This method of childbirth has been used by many to prepare for natural childbirth. Learn how you can enjoy childbirth more with Lamaze.

41. Lamaze — LoveToKnow: This has up to date articles on Lamaze and natural childbirth.
42. Science & Sensibility: Practical information and tips on pregnancy and birth, with the Lamaze method.
43. Give Birth with Confidence: Learn more about natural childbirth and how you can enjoy it.
44. Mom’s Tinfoil Hat: This mom believes in Lamaze and writes about daily life, as well as childbirth.

Natural Childbirth Podcasts and Videos

Listen to these great podcasts, or watch some good videos, on natural childbirth.

45. Bellycast: Information podcasts about natural childbirth, including position and other helpful hints.
46. Timely Topics in Childbirth: Learn about birth related news and other topics.
47. Childbirth Video: Watch these videos of childbirth and learn more about what to expect.
48. HomeBirthVideos.com: Just what it sounds like, you can watch videos of homebirths and even add your own.
49. Bellies to BirthCast: Listen to different accounts of natural childbirth, and the business of childbirth in general.
50. HypnoBabies Live!: This podcast addresses hypnosis as part of natural childbirth.

Physics

This is one of the most interesting fields of science today. Here are some physics open courseware classes.

1. Modern Physics: The University of Virginia offers the basics of modern physics for those who are just starting out.
2. Modern Technology: Get an idea of the basic scientific method, and an outline of the fundamentals of physics from the University of Winnipeg.
3. Introduction to Modern Physics: This Tufts University course helps you understand the history behind modern physics, and goes over the principles behind the biggest breakthroughs.
4. Andes Physics Course: This course is part of the Open Learning Initiative from Carnegie Mellon University. Modules take you through the basics of physics.
5. Visual Quantum Mechanics: Kansas State University offers and interesting journey through the world of quantum physics.
6. Physics Courses: MIT offers a whole variety of open courseware classes on physics.

Chemistry

You need to know chemistry for a lot of different sciences. These courses can provide you insight into the basics of chemistry.

7. Chemistry Classroom: The University of Akron offers a variety of chemistry classes that can help you understand the basics.
8. Chemistry Modules: Vision Learning provides a number of visual learning modules related to different chemistry concepts.
9. General Chemistry Online: Learn about basic chemistry in a visual and interesting way from Frostburg State University.
10. Principles of Chemical Science: This course from Free-Ed.net provides a basic look at different principles related to chemistry.
11. Chemistry and Biochemistry: This offers links to different open courseware from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. Learn about biochemistry and chemistry concepts.
12. Physical Chemistry Lecture Notes: These notes and lectures from Colby College can give you a good start on the concepts behind physical chemistry.

Biology

Get a basic understanding of the building blocks of life with these biology open courseware classes.

13. Introductory Biology: MIT provides an introduction to biology, including interesting video lectures.
14. Cell Biology: This course from the University of Arizona offers a look at the basic unit of biological composition: The cell.
15. Principles of Biology: Understand the principles behind biology with help from this University of Utah course.
16. Human Biology: The University of Leeds offers a look at the biological makeup of human beings.
17. Life Sciences in the 21st Century: A look at modern biology and other life sciences from Virginia Tech.
18. General Biology: The University of Massachusetts Boston provides an overview of the general principles of biology.
19. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Get a look at the basics biochemistry and biology on the molecular level from the University of California Berkeley.

Astronomy and Space Science

Astronomy is a beautiful and interesting science. Here are some great courses related to astronomy and space science.

20. Introduction to Astronomy: Learn the basics of the starts, planets and how they are formed from MIT.
21. The evolving universe: The Open University offers an interesting course on galactic formation.
22. Modern Astrophysics: A look at the physics of space, and how matter behaves in the vast outreaches of the universe.
23. Motion under gravity: Gravity is a major influence in space science and astronomy. Learn the basics of motion and gravity from the Open University.
24. Receivers, Antennas, and Signals: This course from MIT can help you learn about the signals from earth as well as space, and learn how different signals help in astronomy.
25. A Brief History of Astronomy: The University of California San Diego provides an interesting look at astronomy through history.
26. The Galileo Project: A fascinating offering from Rice University detailing the motion of stars and planets.

Earth Science

Learn about the sciences associated with our planet, Earth.

27. Basics of Impact Cratering & Geological, Geophysical, Geochemical, Environmental Studies of Some Impact Craters of the Earth: This MIT course looks at impact craters scattered throughout Earth, and their scientific implications.
28. Atmospheric and Ocean Circulations: Get an idea of the way physics affects the air and oceans in this class from MIT.
29. Environmental and Natural Resources Economics: This course from Humboldt State University provides a look at the economics associated with natural resources and the environment.
30. Geology and Science: Get a look at the scientific method, and how it relates to the science of geology from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
31. Geo-Sci Lecture Notes: Cornell University offers some comprehensive lecture notes on geology science.
32. Introduction to Environmental Engineering: This course from Penn State provides a basic look at the basics surrounding the science of the environment, and attempts to engineering the natural and built.

Medical Science

Learn about the basics of the human body, and medical science, with these free open courseware classes.

33. Human Physiology: Learn the basics of how the human body works from the University of Utah.
34. Biostatistics: Johns Hopkins University offers a number of helpful courses in biostastics and how they relate to medicine.
35. Genomic Medicine: MIT offers a look at the medicine related to genes, and how gene therapy works.
36. Design of Medical Devices and Implants: Another course from MIT, this provides you with a look at how medical technology is designed, and how it works.
37. Human Growth and Development: Learn about how humans develop from birth to death from Tufts University.
38. Population Medicine: Another course from Tufts offers a look at how medicine is accomplished today, with larger populations.

Psychology

Learn about the science of human behavior, and how it affects them, and those around them.

39. Introduction to Personality Psychology: This course from the University of Michigan introduces the concept of personality.
40. Brain and Cognitive Sciences: MIT offers a number of interesting and applicable courses related to psychology and cognition.
41. Introduction to Social Psychology: The University of Notre Dame provides a class on the psychology of people in social groupings.
42. SALMON Psychology: This collection of psychology courses and lectures from the University of Plymouth offers insight into a number of issues.
43. Social Psychology: Self and Society: The University of California Berkeley provides a course on understanding individual psychology, and how it relates to society.
44. Ambient Intelligence: This MIT course looks at how humans interact with computers and machines, and how it affects their cognition and perception.

Computer Science

Using a computer is a necessary exercise in many scientific fields. Here are some courses that can help you better understand and use computers.

45. Communication, Technology and Policy: Learn about how computers aid in communication and their importance from the University of Southern Queensland.
46. Introduction to Computers from Berkeley offers a basic overview of computers and computing.
47. Mathematics for Computer Science: This MIT course offers a look at how math can be used in computer science.
48. Advanced Data Analysis: Learn how to analyze data and how to interpret what you find with this Tokyo Tech open courseware class.
49. Machine Structures: This is another helpful Berkeley class that can help you learn about structures, computer memory and other concepts.
50. Programming Methodology: This course from Connexions offers a basic look at the methodology behind computer programming.

1. Penicillin: This is one of the most common treatments for bacterial infections. A whole range of antibiotics was developed as a result of the discovery for penicillin. In 1928, when Alexander Fleming, a Scot, was researching the flu, he found that a mold had grown in one of his petri dishes. He happened to be growing a staphylococcus bacteria in that dish, and he saw that the mold was attacking and killing the bacteria. He realized that certain organisms could be killed by the mold, and the blue-green fuzzy discovery led to the development of penicillin.
2. X-Rays: We see x-rays used all the time to assess what is going on inside the body. From looking at bone fractures to looking at dental work, x-rays offer an inside look, especially of bone material. Many scientists in the 19th century were working in labs to discover the penetration of rays emitted by electrons when they strike a metal target. In 1895, though, Wilhelm Röntgen was playing around with the idea and put different objects in front of the resultant radiation. He looked over and saw an image of his bones on the wall. The first “medical” x-ray was taken by Röntgen — of his wife’s hand. Later, the difference between x-rays and gamma rays became known, and x-rays have been used in a number of discoveries in the lab, as well as for searching the cosmos for information on the origin of the universe.
3. DNA: Every junior high school student knows that DNA is an essential part of our genetic make up. And most people are familiar with its characteristic double helix design. While DNA was first isolated in 1869 by Friedrich Miescher, its structure remained a mystery until 1953. Many people in multiple labs were trying to discover the structural nature of DNA. Who should get the credit for the discovery of the double helix structure is a bit murky. While James Watson and Francis Crick, along with Maurice Wilkins received a Nobel Prize for the discovery, many are still in favor of Rosalind Franklin as being the discoverer (she was dead at the time of the awarding of the Nobel Prize, and the prize was only presented to living recipients at the time). Supporters of Franklin point to an x-ray picture of DNA she had taken, and that was shown — against her wishes — to others. The debate over who should get credit continues to rage today, and factors such as when papers on the subject were published, as well as who might have stolen information from whom, are taken into account. But, generally, all of those working on DNA at the time are credited now with contributions.
4. Microwaves for cooking: There are few appliances that have changed life the way the microwave oven has. Indeed, many people are able to prepare fast, easy meals with the help of the microwave oven. It has become a staple in many kitchens, and there are few homes indeed without a microwave oven. However, the idea of using microwaves for cooking was discovered quite by accident. Magnetrons, which emit microwaves, were used in WWII for radar. They were instrumental in detecting Nazis. After the war, magnetrons were studied in a number of labs, including at Raytheon. One engineer, Percy Spencer, had a candy bar in his pocket. The magnetron in the room melted the candy bar, and scientists realized that this could be an effective way to quickly cook food. Then all they had to do was develop the technology and make it portable and safe for home use.
5. Transistor: There are few discoveries as important in modern history as those leading up to the development of the transistor. If it is electronic, and it has memory, or it needs to transmit, or do just about anything else, it has a transistor. The transistor is the basis for all of the advancements in electronics seen for the last 60 years. The transistor was preceded by a vacuum tube that amplified signals, specifically for telephone lines. However, the vacuum tube was inefficient and overheated quickly. Bell Labs began working on the problem after WWII, and in 1948 unveiled the transistor to very little fanfare. However, those who worked at Bell Labs at the time, and went on to form other companies, took their knowledge with them, and the beginnings of Silicon Valley and the technology revolution were underway.
6. Aspirin: If you have a headache, you might reach for the aspirin. And, aspirin is also known as a drug that can help in the event of heart attack. aspirin is a very successful drug, and even all of its qualities are not fully understood. But what is understood is that the synthesis of aspirin has made for the treatment of a number of ailments. While some of the chemicals found in aspirin have been known for centuries, the discovery of a way to synthesize a pure form of aspirin is relatively recent. The official record states that Felix Hoffmann discovered how to synthesize aspirin in 1897. However, new records indicate that it was actually his supervisor, Arthur Eichengrun, who discovered it. There is speculation that Eichengrun was erased in all references to the celebrated German brand due to the fact that he was a well known Nazi — which is odd since he was a Jew. In the end, Hoffmann got the glory, but we all get the benefits.
7. Battery: If you want to power a device, chances are you know all about changing the battery. The discovery that you could stack voltaic cells on top of each other and end up with a device full of stored energy used to power things changed the world as we know it. First of all, in the 1780s, an Italian, Luigi Galvani, found that touching two pieces of metal to a frog’s leg caused it to twitch. He created a crude circuit and shared it with is friend Alessandro Volta, who got the brilliant idea to modify the circuits into cells and stack them on top of each other. Napoleon loved it. And today, so do the rest of us.
8. Fiber Optics: In 1870, Irish scientist John Tyndall performed an experiment in which he observed that water could carry sunlight. All he needed to show this was a couple of buckets, a sunny day, and a tap. His lab discovery formed the basis for another lab discovery — this one by Charles Kao in the 1960s — that glass tubes could carry light. Channeling light over long distances is the whole point when it comes to fiber optics. And now we use them for a number of applications, notably communications. Fiber optics has made high speed Internet and cable possible, since tubes of glass or plastic are more efficient signal transmitters that metal wires. The work has connected the world, and formed the basis for other technologies. Kao was honored in 2009 with a Nobel Prize in physics.
9. Camera: The principles upon which the modern camera are based have been known since the 11th century, when the Arabic scientist Ibn al-Haytham describe the camera obscura. This device was more of a projector. The more modern version of the camera, which was invented by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826, used principles discovered by Johann Zahn in 1685 and Jacques Daguerre and William Fox Talbot, both of whom figured out how to use different processes to record an image. Niépce discovered that a mixture of chalk and silver darkened when exposed to light, and that it would retain its permanence. Later on, George Eastman used his company, Kodak, to make photography quite popular. And, thanks to the digital age, images are even easier to capture.
10. Time Dilation: As part of his theory of relativity, Albert Einstein proposed the phenomena known as time dilation. This takes place when time is experienced differently by different people, due to their relative velocity, or due to a difference in distance to a gravitational mass. The common illustration of this is that two people carry clocks that are similar in make and function. They are set for the same time initially, but due to difference in location relative to a nearby gravitational mass, or due to motion, there comes a point when each person observes that the other person’s clock is in error. It is a dizzying concept, but a cool one. And it has been shown in the lab, using particle accelerators, measuring Doppler shift, physically flying atomic clocks around the world and even GPS.

The following resources are listed within categories and by alphabetical order within those categories. We use this method to assure readers that we do not favor one blog over another.

Blogs by and for Radiology Students

1. Barbara Lebron: This woman has worked in medical imaging for over 25 years, and she helps radiologists keep up with the ever-changing technical and clinical applications in the field.
2. Cochinblogs: This blogger provides images for students and professionals to peruse, along with commentary.
3. Juney’s World: A Radiography Student’s Perspective: Juney now is a recent graduate and works as an employee in Cat Scan at a Level 1 Trauma Center, so her blogs now are about her first job in the Tampa Bay area rather than about her student work. Read past blog entries to learn about her student experiences.
4. Learning Radiology: Grab a case study for the week and learn more about how radiology works.
5. Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic MRI: Two doctors and various MRI technologists created this blog for learning and informational purposes.
6. Radiology 101: Hariette, a Registered Radiologic Technologist, helps students learn how to protect themselves in an occupation where workers are exposed to radiation.
7. Radiology Workers: Although the title suggests work situations, the topics carry a heavy leaning toward students who seek training to achieve their radiologist goals.
8. Student radiographer – LostSock: A humorous look at radiological studies from a mature student who is married with kids.
9. Sumer’s Radiology Site: Sumer Sethi is the author of the medical student handbook, Review of Radiology. He also is the creator of the Radiology Grand Rounds concept.
10. The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Medicine Podcast: This is a great site for students, as you can write or call in your topic of interest for this podcast to obtain feedback.
11. The Radiology Portal: If you want a vast amount of radiology resources, visit this portal created by CTDave, who is best known for his work at Dave’s Places in Radiology and Radiology Ramblings.
12. The Student Radiographer: Follow a London student’s radiology studies and learning experiences at this blog.
13. Topics in Radiography: Jeremy provides information on imaging methods and patient care tips that he’s learned over the years.

Radiology Outlook Blogs

14. ADVANCE Outlook: Imaging & Radiation Oncology: Read this blog for concise, practical, timely information on clinical, professional and career development issues for radiology professionals.
15. Behind the ‘Zine: Although somewhat news-related, this site also focuses on X-Ray tech careers and opinions about ongoing radiologic events.
16. Health Careers Blog: Andrea Santiago shares her experiences as a recruiter. While this blog focuses on health careers in general, she does offer a good bit of career information for radiologists.
17. The Radiology Blog: This blogger provides information on radiology education, training and jobs.
18. X Ray Technician Blog: use this blog to learn more about radiology, including ultrasound jobs, education and employment opportunities.

Radiology at Work Blogs

19. Dalai’s PACS Blog: Learn more about PACS from an “average radiologist” who became obsessed with PACS systems when he had to replace an aging system.
20. Medical Physics Web: Don’t let this blog keep you riveted, as this site has much more for the radiologist, including research, technology and clinical applications.
21. Misadventures of a Wandering Radiologist: A radiologist who has recently relocated to India shares thoughts, news and…misadventures.
22. Not Totally Rad: The question is this: Why would someone want to spend all of that time in medical school learning to be a ‘Real Doctor,’ and then throw it all away by becoming a radiologist? Find some answers here – or at least some humor from this diagnostic radiologist blogger.
23. RadGirl Radiology Blog: Rad Girl shares her experiences on the job, including information about certifications, tools of the trade and some dark humor.
24. Scan Man’s Notes: Vijay Sadasivam is a radiologist who practices in the southern Indian city of Salem, Tamil Nadu. He provides instructive and news blog entries, radiology links and a casebook.
25. The Radiology Assistant: The Radiology Assistant is an initiative created by radiologist Robin Smithuis for the Radiology Society of the Netherlands.
26. X-Ray Rocks: Join the adventures of a radiology technician who left an old job, started a new job and is now surviving “the cutthroat world of medicine” in a hospital where the radiology unit is privately owned…
27. X-Rayted: This blogger blogged his way through radiography school and now is blogging about his first job as a radiographer at this new blog.

Radiology Tools and Sidelines

28. Architecture for Radiology: Learn more about radiology facility design from a company that focuses exclusively on this type of construction. They also comment on radiology design and operations, as the one cannot exist without the other.
29. MedGadget: Radiologists like to stay on top of emerging technologies in the medical field. This site fits the bill across the board.
30. Reflections in Real Time: Daniel A. Merton focuses on news, gadgets and opinions that affect radiologists and their careers.
31. Veterinary Radiology: This blog, written by Dr. Allison Zwingenberger, focuses on providing primary and continuing eduction on veterinary radiology.
32. York and stuff: If you’re interested in creating an open source availability for PACS, then visit this blog.

News

33. Breast Imaging News: This blog brings mammography and related diagnostic breast imaging news to its readers including advances in breast imaging technology and articles of interest to both healthcare professionals and patients.
34. Diagnostic Imaging: This blog focuses on molecular imaging developments across the fields within radiology.
35. Health Imaging: This is a go-to site for images, information and knowledge across the enterprise.
36. Imaging Informatics News: News updates in the field of medical imaging informatics, including PACS, image acquisition, CAD, processing enhancement, RIS and related medical imaging information systems.
37. Imaging News – CT, MRI, and PET: Read recent news about Cat scans, magnetic resonance imaging and PET scans.
38. Medicine and Technology: Gain perspectives into medicine and technology advances at this blog, created and managed by Dr. Joseph Kim.
39. Medscape Radiology: This section within MedScape features news, features and expert opinion for radiologists.
40. Radiology News: MedPage Today, co-developed by The University of Pennsylvania, provides radiology and CME news.
41. Radiology News and Research: Catch the latest news feeds about radiology and research at this blog.
42. Sonography News: This is the blog to follow for diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging news.

Organizations and Community

43. Americans For Responsible Imaging: Harold publishes opinions behind this organization, which is a coalition of doctors and patients “trying to preserve the American Healthcare system.”
44. Aunt Minnie: This popular site supports community, forums, media and a career center for radiologists.
45. MRI Metal Detector Blog: Tobias Gilk leads readers through posts dedicated to improving patient and staff protection through greater MRI safety, particularly via the use of specially-developed ferromagnetic detection systems.
46. Radiology Forums: Learn more about your career, training and opportunities at this active forum.
47. Radiolopolis: Join this community to gain access to radiology news, education, case studies, videos and forums.
48. Radiopaedia: Anyone can join this community to network and share knowledge about radiology fields.
49. radRounds: This site is a radiology and medical imaging professional network for building relationships in clinical practice, education, career, research and industry.
50. Yahoo! Radiography Club: Join this active radiography club to gain support as a student, a career X-Ray technician or as a job searcher.

The following list of ten possible plagues that keep the CDC up at night include epidemics that have remained unsolved, some that are new, and some that have unknown causes or treatments. Some ‘plagues’ have been around for many years, such as cancer. Others, such as autism, require more study to learn about causes and treatments for this disorder. Still others, such as sexually transmitted diseases and obesity require the help of the general populace to practice preventative measures and to learn more to avoid both epidemics.

The list below is listed in alphabetical order, and each link leads to a page on the CDC Web site that focuses directly on that particular issue.

1. ASDS (Autism Specturm Disorders): Autism Spectrum Disorders include “classic” autism, Asperger Syndrome and Prevasive Developmental Disorder (PPD_NOS). There is no cure for ASDs, nor do scientists know all the causes for these developmental disorders. However, most scientists now agree that genes are one risk factor and harmful drugs taken by the mother during pregnancy could provide another cause. More people than ever before are being diagnosed with ASD, and the CDC is part of one of the largest U.S. studies to date to learn more about how this disease develops so better treatments and preventative measures can be taken.
2. Cancer Prevention and Control: The CDC constantly works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer. However, with no cure in sight, the focus is on education, possible preventative measures and treatment to help encourage remission.
3. Foodborne Illnesses: The recent outbreaks of foodbourne illnesses have kept the CDC rocking for the past few months – to the point where they’ve developed a new technique known as multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA). This technique helps the PulseNet Methods Development and Reference Unit (PMDRU) within the CDC to refine their ongoing methodology with uses pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Putting the MLVA to work this past month helped the CDC discover that raw cookie dough was the cause of one recent e.coli outbreak.
4. HIV/AIDS: This issue goes beyond STDs mentioned below, as HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through means other than sexual contact. At this point, the CDC provides leadership in helping to control this epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities. Education, preventative measures and new drug therapies that keep HIV-infected persons healthy longer and dramatically reduce the death rate. However, this disease remains a global epidemic.
5. Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever: Although many people are unaware of this disease, it is one of the world’s most deadly infections. There is no vaccine or drug therapy available for those who become infected and as many as 90 percent of those infected during outbreaks have died. The first outbreak occured in 1967, but no one has been able to identify the natural host. However, the CDC discovered that African fruit bats may be the host, and studies continue to confirm this theory. Read “Isolation of Genetically Diverse Marburg Viruses from Egyptian Fruit Bats” to learn more, especially if you plan to travel to Africa.
6. MRSA Superbug: Although initially a European issue, this drug-resistant staff infection is keeping many people up at night wondering how to treat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) on a global level. Rarely seen outside hospitals and other health care facilities, a new study reveals that marine water and sand may harbor the bacteria. MRSA was discovered in samples taken from South Florida and beaches along the Puget Sound in Washington.
7. Obesity and Overweight: In July 2009, the CDC hosted its first conference on obesity prevention and control, as more U.S. citizens now are overweight and obesity contributes to health problems. Additionally, a variety of factors play a role in the development of obesity, which makes it a complex health issue to address. Some causes revolve around genes and other body functions, illnesses such as Cushing’s disease that cause weight gain, environment, an energy imbalance (too much food and not enough exercise) and behavior. The fact that the rates of obese children have almost doubled or increased even more in certain age groups since 1980 has caused the CDC to treat overweight and obesity as a health crises.
8. Rabies: Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. However, almost 90 percent of all animal cases now reported occur with wildlife (before 1960 the majority of reported cases involved domestic animals). While the public has become more informed about this disease, the estimated public health costs associated with rabies’ disease detection, prevention, and control have risen, exceeding $300 million annually. These costs include the vaccination of companion animals, animal control programs, maintenance of rabies laboratories, and medical costs, such as those incurred for rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP).
9. Pandemic Flu: Outside the season flu and H1N1, a third and highly lethal H5N1 (Bird) flu is being tracked closely by the CDC as outbreaks occur overseas. The majority of confirmed cases have occurred in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe and the Near East. Currently, the United States has no confirmed human H5N1 (Bird) flu infections, but H5N1 remains a serious concern with the potential to cause a deadly pandemic.
10. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: The focus here is on STDs, which includes BV (Bacterial Vaginosis), chlamydia and LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum), gonorrhea, genital herpes, HPV (Human Papillomavirus Infection), PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), syphillis and trichomoniasis. Any sexually active person can contract any one of these diseasesand, although treatments are relevent in most cases, the public continues these epidemics by not becoming informed about these diseases, nor about preventative measures and symptoms that could lead to early treatment before a person continues to spread any one of these diseases.

You don’t need to hire a trainer to achieve mental fitness, however. Simple efforts, over time, can lower the risk of cognitive decline. But, if you’re more intent on keeping fit, you’ll reap benefits that can last for years. Conducting activity that makes you breathless and sweaty two times per week at midlife can result in a reduced risk of dementia later in life.

If this connection between mind and body does not make sense to you, think about the connection between non-activity and disease. A couch potato has a higher risk of cardiovascular-related death, type II diabetes, colon and breast cancer and osteoporosis. Some of those diseases, such as stroke, diabetes and cancer, have been association with compromised cognition.

Therefore, if you want to stay on top of your game in your later years, you can begin exercising now to reap the benefits later. Even short exercise activities have been shown to restore som loss in brain volume associated with normal aging. But, your attitude is a factor as well.

It has been shown that individuals who are open to new experiences and who are positively motivated and goal-directed often undergo successful aging and maintain a sense of well-being when facing challenges. On the other hand, the depressed, anxious and negative individual who holds on to old hurts and anger tend to experience an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment as they age.

Trainers may tell you this – when you begin to exercise, that activity also can change your mood. Instead of concentrating on anger, you can diffuse that emotion and replace it with pride in accomplishment. And, in the process, you can age more gracefully.

Before you begin any physical exercise, check with your doctor to make sure that you can train for a triathlon straight from the couch, or if you need to start slow by walking. Age is not a factor here, as many 70-year-old individuals can swim for miles, where a twenty-year-old may not be able to walk for a city block. Start slow, enjoy the pace, and you may learn to love your new health routines.

The following list of activities can help maintain cognitive health and provide you with a sense of well-being as well as help you to become mentally and physically fit. The activities are arranged from the least physically difficult to the most difficult. As you accomplish each goal, you can then add another goal. The links at the beginning of an activity lead to routines or information about how to accomplish each goal.

1. Reading: Even reading can stimulate brain activity and it can – in some cases – keep you from losing your cognitive health; therefore, we’ve provided you with the reading list compiled by the creators of SharpBrains. Web reading can influence your brain as well.
2. Puzzles, Games and Brainstorming: One study shows that rapid thinking makes people happy. Happy people like to move around, because they feel more energetic and powerful. So, use an easy crossword puzzle or brain-storming session to get the blood flowing, then take a walk or workout.
3. Socialize: When a person participates in activities that involve social interaction (such as doing volunteer work or attending the local chamber meeting), that person is less prone to think about himself. Also, the number of friends and relatives an individual contacts regularly and marital status may influence mood, but studies have not shown conclusive evidence.
4. Walking: Walking distance, rather than speed, seems to be the key in building and maintaining cognitive health. One study, focused on women aged 70 to 81 years, showed that long-term regular physical activity, including walking, is associated with significantly better cognitive function and less cognitive decline in older women. If it works for women, it probably works for men, too.
5. Aerobics: Kick it up a notch to improve memory and more with aerobic exercises. A team at Duke University Medical Center in 1999 demonstrated that aerobic exercises such as biking and jogging were just as effective as medication in treating depression as it was in improving patients’ cognitive abilities.
6. Water Exercises: Water exercise is great for older folks, for pregnant women and for people who have sustained injuries. This link provides a workout for your back, but you can join a local group at the Y or other fitness club to learn more. Water exercising also helps folks get out more and socialize, which is great for cognitive (and emotional) health in many cases.
7. Ballroom, Hip-Hop or other Dancing Classes: Dance classes can work your muscles and your brain as you learn new steps required for each dance style. Even if you want to dance alone at home, you can practice with videos like the one linked here.
8. Sports: Although it may be difficult to carry that pigskin a few yards when you’re over 60, younger folks can participate in sports activities such as tennis, volleyball and more. Even the elderly can get in on a game or two as long as tackling isn’t involved. Plus, anyone can take advantage of the stretching (warm-up) exercises provided through this link, as these movement will protect your muscles during sports and keep you limber otherwise.
9. Weight Training: Building muscle is just as important as cardio exercises. But, you don’t need to lift 300 pounds or make the Olympics your goal. Leg and arm weights, along with smaller dumb bells, can build muscle, too.
10. Triathlon Training: You don’t need to compete in a triathlon to train for one. This type of training involves reading, fast thinking, socializing, cardiovascular fitness, weight training and stretching. Even a couch potato can train for a triathlon in this link’s 22-week program. See if that doesn’t make you feel smart!

The following list of 25 open courseware classes on nutrition and healthy eating are provided by major universities as well as by government entities. The classes and information are divided by category, and each class is listed alphabetically within those categories. Get started with learning the basics and move on to learn more about nutrition and disease (such as diabetes) and nutrition policies and the environment.

Getting Started

1. Eat Well for Less: This is a series of learning modules on how to plan and prepare healthy low-cst meals. Eat Well for Less has three modules: Pyramid Power, We Wish You Well, and Stretching Your Food Dollars. [Oregon State University]
2. Introductory Nutrition: Information is provided about carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and their digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism, their sources in foods, effects of deficiency or excess, and the biological roles they play in the body. [University of Texas]
3. Introduction to Human Nutrition: Foods are discussed in these Webcasts as a source of nutrients, and the evidence is reviewed as to the effects of nutrition on health. The emphasis of the course is on issues of current interest and on worldwide problems of food and nutrition. [University of California at Berkeley]
4. Label Education Tools: Learn how to use the nutrition facts labels on packaged foods to make healthy food choices. [Food and Drug Administration]
5. Nutrition: Learn about the fundamentals of nutrition, how digestion and metabolism works, and about macronutrients and micronutrients from this course. [Western Governors University]
6. Nutrition for Everyone: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has streamlined dietary information into an easy-to-grasp outline to study, along with links to further information. [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
7. Understanding Human Nutrition: This course will provide a useful background for you if you are interested in your own and your family’s diet, or if you are involved in the nutrition and health of others, e.g. in schools, hospitals or residential care. [The Open University]
8. Vitamin Village: This package of learning modules addresses vitamins A, C, D, E and K, as well as a basic introduction to antioxidants. [The University of Nottingham]

Basic Biology

9. Chemistry of Sports: Learn more about how nutrition is tied into performance as a fuel that rebuilds bodies. [MIT]
10. Gastroenterology: Learn about the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and bioengineering of the gastrointestinal tract and the associated pancreatic, liver and biliary tract systems. [MIT]
11. Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology : Explore the pathophysiology of a variety of gastrointestinal disorders from gastroesophageal reflux disease to cirrhosis. [Tufts]
12. Nutrient Function and Metabolism : Use these Webcasts to learn more about metabolism, structural tissues, activation, storage, excretion and toxicity. [University of California at Berkeley]
13. Proteins: Starting with a simple analysis of proteins, this course moves on to look at how proteins are digested and absorbed. [The Open University]

Diet, Obesity, Health and Disease

14. A Love-Hate Relationship: Cholesterol in Health and Disease: This is an advanced undergraduate seminar that addresses mechanisms of cholesterol sensing, mechanisms of feedback regulation in cells, cholesterol in the brain, cholesterol in the circulation, ‘good cholesterol’ and ‘bad cholesterol,’ cholesterol-related human disorders, and the drugs that deal with some of these disorders. [MIT]
15. Critical Analysis of Popular Diets and Dietary Supplements: The aim of this course is to acquire the knowledge to critically appraise a weight control diet or dietary supplement and choose the best plan for success, both in the short-term and the long run. [Johns Hopkins]
16. Diabetes and Obesity – Treatment: Learn more from this lecture about how the basic principles of nutrition apply to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. [Tufts]
17. Food Safety, Storage and Allergies: Learn about the safety of foods in regards to storage, additives and new trends in food technology. [Utah State University]
18. Healthy Weight – it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! Learn the keys to achieving and maintaining a lifestyle that includes healthy eating as well as other tools that are tied to a healthy diet. [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
19. Nutrition and Medicine: Only 25 percent of U.S. medical schools have a required nutrition course, so Tufts provides such a course with 25 hours of instruction as lectures and small group activities. [Tufts]
20. Obesity: balanced diets and treatment: This course teaches the components of a balanced diet, energy intake and the causes and dietary treatments for obesity. [The Open University]

Nutrition: Policy and Environment

21. Food and Nutrition Policy: The purpose of this course is to illustrate the steps and dynamics of policy-making processes that address nutrition problems and issues. [Johns Hopkins]
22. Food Production, Public Health, and the Environment: This course explores the connections among diet, current food and food animal production systems, the environment and public health. [Johns Hopkins]
23. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy: The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy remains the only graduate and professional school of nutrition in North America. You can learn more about its mission to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through open courseware on agricultural policy. [Tufts]
24. Health and Nutrition: This site is filled with information and updated regularly on policy issues, statistics, drug information and more regarding national health and nutrition. [U.S. Government]
25. Food for Thought: Writing and Reading about the Cultures of Food: Explore many of the fascinating issues that surround food as both material fact and personal and cultural symbol. [MIT]

News and Portals

1. Alltop Radiology News: If you want the top radiology news headlines at a glance, visit this site. Headlines include Radiology News, MedPage and more. This feed is updated on an hourly basis.
2. Aunt Minnie: Not quite a forum, but not quite a blog. Still, this site is included as it’s part of a portal written and executed by executives, editors, and software engineers with years of experience in the radiology industry.
3. Behind the ‘Zine: Jane Kollmer, editor for RT-Image Magazine, and her editorial staff all provide news, opinion and more for the radiology community.
4. Field of View: Members of the ASRT Board of Directors share their thoughts and perspectives on issues affecting the radiologic science profession, current news and events, and the life-changing experience of serving the ASRT as an elected volunteer.
5. Imaging Informatics News: If you’re seeking news updates in the field of medical imaging informatics, including PACS, image acquisition, CAD, processing enhancement, RIS, and related medical imaging information systems, then look here.
6. Imaging News – CT, MRI, and PET: This site provides an easy way to view current news about CT, MRI and PET.
7. PACS World: This blog, billed as “The blog for Radiology network administrators,” provides news about the world of radiology as well as technical news and some humor.
8. PACS-aholic: Mr. and Ms. PACS, or Michael Cannavo and Cristen C. Bolan, provide PAC addicts with their news of choice.
9. Radiolopolis: Like Aunt Minnie, this site is more of a portal than a blog, but it also contains daily updates, news and more from an international community.
10. radRounds: If you want to stay on top of radiology news, jobs and resources, this link can take you there. This is a list of radRound blogs, mostly offered by the radRound team.
11. Sonography News: A long-running blog (at least two years) that focuses on diagnostic medical unltrasound imaging news.
12. Sumer’s Radiology Site: This site is an online Radiology Magazine, which has been featured in the Times of India, Radiographics, BMJ, Journal of Thoracic Imaging and more.
13. The Radiology Portal: This is a spin-off from CTDave’s incredible Dave’s Places in Radiology. This is a “work in progress,” but if Dave’s following follows him here, the Radiology Portal may be very successful.

Education, Students and Career-Changers

14. American College of Radiology Blog: This blog provides students with a place to explore ideas and to exchange information on topics relevant to the radiology community.
15. Indulge in the fascinating world of: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine: Two Hungarian medical students, Imre and András, focus on radiology and nuclear medicine, but are open to all fields of medicine in their blog. *
16. Juney’s World: A Radiography Student’s Perspective : A full time student in the Tampa Bay, Florida area writes about her student experiences for HealthcarePOV.
17. Learning Radiology: Visit this blog for weekly cases and for podcasts, lectures, images and tons of other resources. This site is run by Dr. Herring, the Vice-Chairman and Radiology Residency Program Director at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
18. MRI Metal Detector Blog: This blog is dedicated to the improved protection of patients, staff and millions of dollars of imaging equipment through greater MRI safety, particularly via the use of specially-developed ferromagnetic detection systems.
19. Mountain Imaging: This radiology student describes his experiences in an Arizona school.
20. Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic MRI : This is an educational and informational blog written by two doctors and MRI technologists.
21. Rad Files: Each post contains a different clinical case with the intention to discuss the cases in the comments.
22. Radiology 101: Hariette is a Registered Radiologic Technologist and she shares her knowledge about x-ray, radiation, RadTech, radiology, radiologic technology, reviews and tips.
23. Student radiographer – LostSock: Read about the adventures of a “mature student with teenage kids” in the UK.
24. The Radiology Assistant: The Radiology Assistant is an initiative of the radiologist Robin Smithuis for the Radiology Society of the Netherlands to provide up-to-date radiological education for radiology residents and radiologists.
25. The Student Radiographer: A student radiographer at London’s SouthBank University writes about his trials and triumphs.
26. X-ray Rocks: Read about how this radiologic technologist left an old job, started a new job and is currently surviving the “cutthroat world of medicine.”

Other Radiologists

27. Americans For Responsible Imaging: Americans for Responsible Imaging is a coalition of doctors and patients trying to preserve the American Healthcare system.
28. Cochinblogs: Get your fill of images and interpretations from this blog.
29. Dalai’s PACS Blog: This blog is written by an “average” Radiologist in an “average” practice in an “average” town in the South. He’s obsessed with PACS systems, and he’s been awarded “Top HealthBlogger for the General Medicine Community.”
30. RadGirl Radiology Blog: An “anonymous female radiologist” shares her musings, offers guest blogs and talks about radiology and other random topics.
31. Reflections in Real Time: Hosted by HealthPOV, this blog by Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Daniel A. Merton, is updated regularly with entries on news, gadgets and opinions.
32. Scan Man’s Notes: Vijay Sadasivam, a radiologist practicing in Salem, a city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the author of this blog.
33. Sonographers Blog: What can beat the “ruminations and musings of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer”? This blog is written by a a working sonographer, who is board certified by the ARDMS in abdominal, OB-GYN, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound.
34. The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Medicine Podcast: Touch base with Rob with ideas for his podcast and listen in to listen on ideas about viral therapy, melanoma therapy and more. The blog also carries relative links.
35. Topics in Radiography: Read this blog if you want to learn about imaging methods and patient care tips from another radiological technologist.
36. Veterinary Radiology: Dr. Allison Zwingenberger is a veterinary radiologist at the University of California, Davis. Her academic interests include CT angiography, abdominal imaging and molecular imaging, as well as integrating teaching and technology.
37. Why? Mary is a mom and a wife who can’t spell, “watches way too much TV” and a wanna-be artist. She’s also an x-ray tech.
38. www.MidEssexRay.com: Peng Hui Lee is a radiologist in the UK. His blog is filled with news and updates from his Twitter account.
39. York and stuff: Learn more about Open Source PACS/RIS and software at this blog.

Medgeek Toys

40. A Radiology Geek’s Blog: Combine radiology and technology and you have the substance of Arman’s blog.
41. Architecture for Radiology: A radiology facility design blog presented by Architecture for Radiology, the only architecture firm in the world focused exclusively on radiology facility design.
42. The Healthcare IT Guy: Put IT geek and healthcare together and you get this blog. The author is Shahid N. Shah, CEO of Netspective.
43. medGadget: If you love the juxtaposition of gadgets and medicine, then visit medGadget for the latest tools and toys. Their reports are independent and written by a group of MDs and biomed engineers.
44. Medicine and Technology: Visit this site to learn more about innovative advances in medicine and technology.
45. Not Totally Rad: Most topics discussed here are centered on radiology, medical imaging and imagers. “Hopefully light will be shed on these matters, even if it’s invisible to the naked eye.”
46. Radiology Ramblings: Dave is a Baby Boomer radiographer who also is an advocate for health care, a reviewer of tech gadgets and a gatherer of resources for other radiographers.

X-rays, Art and Humor

47. Improbable Research: Why worry about radiation exposure when you can purchase plutonium at London’s Covent Garden, at the Helios Homeopathy shop? This, and more improbable science at this blog.
48. Life in the Fast Lane: Although this site is (mostly) serious, the authors maintain a section on “Humourism” (Australian).
49. Ray’s X-Blog: About twice per month, Ray in Plattsburgh, New York, covers some oddity such as the paranormal, unimals and conspiracy with humor and – from what we can gather – with some intelligence.
50. Street Anatomy: Street Anatomy began as a blog to educate people about the field of medical illustration and slowly evolved into an exploration of how anatomy is portrayed in everything from fine art to advertising.