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Paul H Ellenbogen1, Joseph H Tashjian
1Department of Radiology, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas 75231, USA. paulellenbogen@texashealth.org
RadiologyInfo provides comprehensive public information on over 100 radiologic examinations and treatments. This leading medical website, a collaboration between two major radiology organizations, is continuously updated with new procedures and topics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Radiology Public Education
Background:
- RadiologyInfo is a joint public information website.
- It is a collaboration between the Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology.
- The site has been operational since 2000.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the RadiologyInfo website.
- To highlight its role as a leading source of medical information.
- To showcase its growth and content offerings.
Main Methods:
- The website was conceived in 1997 and launched in 2000.
- Content includes descriptions of over 100 radiologic examinations and treatments.
- Information is regularly updated with new procedures and topics.
Main Results:
- The site attracts over half a million visitors monthly (660,000 in March 2007).
- Content is available in English, Spanish, and French.
- New content is continuously added.
Conclusions:
- RadiologyInfo is a well-established and widely-used public resource for radiology information.
- The website effectively disseminates information on radiologic procedures to a large audience.
- Ongoing updates ensure the site remains a current and valuable resource.
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