Dose-related association between radiation exposure from Computed Tomography (CT) scans during trauma hospitalizations and subsequent risk of developing new-onset cancers

Medical imaging, especially Computed Tomography scans, uses X-rays and computer technology to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. These scans are commonly used after serious injuries but their long-term health risks—particularly the risk of developing cancer—are not well understood.

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Dose-related association between radiation exposure from computed tomography (CT) scans during trauma hospitalizations and subsequent risk of developing new-onset cancers - Communications Medicine

Yaw et al. assess the association between cumulative radiation exposure from CT imaging during trauma hospitalization and subsequent risk of developing malignant neoplasms and cancer-related mortality. Related radiation exposure is associated with a dose-dependent increase in the risk of subsequent cancer incidence and mortality.
CT-related radiation exposure during adult trauma hospitalizations is associated with a dose-dependent increase in the risk of later cancer incidence and mortality,
particularly hematologic malignancies.
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Kwok M. Ho (He/Him)
Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Ho has long-standing research interests in acute kidney injury, trauma outcomes, and thromboembolism. Currently, his research focuses on the utility of postbiotics and the interactions between multi-omics and responses to postbiotics in perioperative and critically ill patients.

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