Ohio rad discusses dosage risk, reward in biz magazine

A cost-benefit analysis is a crucial exercise in determining the need for any radiological exam. Columbus CEO, a business magazine focused on central Ohio, dove into the topic with an interview with Thomas Buse, MD, medical director of radiology at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Buse laid out the pros and cons of testing, along with a belief that a cautious, personalized approach is best for all.

“As a custodian of radiation, I want to be very judicious in how I use it,” said Thomas Buse, MD, medical director of radiology at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. “In my mind, the medical community is very aware of radiation. Our awareness of potential risks, and the fact that we don’t know all the details of a cause-effect relationship between radiation and illness, means we’re very judicious."

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Nicholas Leider, Managing Editor

Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.

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