Radiology: The art of looking into the human body

Dr. Ishan Kumar, RKMV XII (2005)

The 39th Praktani Adda session was on Radiology. This medical specialty utilizes imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. The speaker for the Adda was Dr. Ishan Kumar, Associate Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, where he teaches and practices as a faculty member.

Ishan completed his class 12 from Vidyapith in 2005 and in the same year, he joined the MBBS course at Banaras Hindu University. Later on, he did MD in Radiology from the same Institute. He did a senior residency in Body Imaging and Interventional Radiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh.

The Adda, Ishan started with the history of radiology dates back to the late 19th century when German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays, which revolutionized the medical field by allowing doctors to see inside the human body without the need for surgery.

He explained how radiology had become an indispensable medical tool for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. Radiologists use different imaging techniques to obtain detailed images of the body’s internal structures, which help diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders.

During the Adda, people deliberated on topics like Computed tomography (CT) scans, another commonly used imaging technique. He explained how CT scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the body’s internal structures combined to create a 3D image.

CT scans diagnose and treat various medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders.  Ishan discussed when and how one should get checked, focusing on early cancer detection.

The Adda also focused on the future of radiology as it looks promising, with ongoing advancements in imaging technology and artificial intelligence. These advancements are expected to improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, leading to better patient outcomes. Additionally, the use of radiology in minimally invasive procedures is expected to increase, leading to reduced patient recovery times and costs.

With ongoing advancements in imaging technology and artificial intelligence, the future of radiology looks bright, with improved accuracy and speed of diagnosis, as well as reduced patient recovery times and costs. All this was covered in an informative Praktani Adda.