"Radiological Society of North America; Chest X-rays can help predict which H1N1 patients are at greatest risk. " Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA 11 Apr. 2010: Health Module, ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.

This article is about a new study that suggest that chest x-rays could play a big part in the diagnosis and the treatment of the H1N1 influenza. The study is hoping that physicians working in the emergency rooms will be able to identify high-risk H1N1 patients faster. In 2009-2010 flu season there were 57 million cases of H1N1 in the U.S, resulting in 257,300 hospitalizations and 11,686 deaths.


"Society of Interventional Radiology; Device Advances Interventional Radiology Treatment to Clear Blocked Carotid Arteries, Prevent Stroke. " Heart Disease Weekly 4 Apr. 2010: Health Module, ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.

The third leading cause of death in the United States is a stroke. ”Interventional radiologists are critical members of the stroke teams, in the hospitals emergency rooms, working with physicians and neurologists. Every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stoke; someone dies from a stoke every 3 minutes. In the ARMOUR trial radiologist are the leaders in clinical trials using invasive new technologies in collecting data that has led to an FDA clearance.

"Society of Interventional Radiology; Freezing Out Breast Cancer. " Women's Health Weekly 1 Apr. 2010: Health Module, ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.

This article talks about radiologist working with oncologist in a new treatment for breast cancer this is called cryotherapy. It needs further testing, but if proven to be safe and effective could be used to control and/or potential cure breast cancer. This new treatment is using freezing the breast cancer with minimal discomfort so no surgery is required. Every 13 seconds a woman will die of breast cancer. There are also thousands of men diagnosed each year with breast cancer pretty scary.

Hofmann, B.. "Too much of a good thing is wonderful? A conceptual analysis of excessive examinations and diagnostic futility in diagnostic radiology. " Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy 13.2 (2010): 139. Health Module, ProQuest. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.

This article is stating that it has been argued extensively that diagnostic services are generally good, but that it is offered in excess. Saying that” Too much of a good thing is wonderful” is too much good really a bad thing. They are saying that more than 40% of the examinations are in excessive. This is a good argument you have to ask your self is it really necessary to have an x-ray every time you see your physician or go to the hospital.