Are CT Scans Safe? What Most People Get Wrong About Radiation
The fear of radiation is often rooted in what we cannot see, smell, or touch, leading the public to associate life-saving CT scans with historical disasters like Hiroshima or Chernobyl. Dr. M. Mahesh, a Professor of Radiology and clinical leader, joins the podcast to combat this "infodemic" of medical disinformation.
Dr. Mahesh shares his experience leading national reports on radiation exposure, explaining why a reported "600% increase" in the US population's dose was a misunderstood statistic that triggered unnecessary Congressional hearings. He dives into the counterintuitive science of…
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