The social media revolution.

Background: The growing popularity and use of social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogging, and wikis have led to a social media revolution. Given this widespread influence, it is important for educators, administrators, and technologists to understand the risks of using social media in the classroom and workplace.

Objective: To investigate popular social media sites and their effect on radiologic technology education and business practices.

Method: A comprehensive search of literature was performed to examine social media and its applications in education, health care, and business.

Results: Social media use is on the rise, affecting all aspects of mainstream society. Leaders in the radiologic sciences should be familiar with social media and cognizant of its risks.

Conclusion: Future studies regarding social media use in the radiologic sciences are necessary to determine its effect on the radiologic science community.