Malini Mahendra

Malini Mahendra is a pediatric intensivist and assistant professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), who contributed to a recent study highlighting the cancer risks associated with excessive use of computed tomography (CT) scans in children. Her work emphasizes the need for greater awareness and understanding of these risks, particularly regarding pediatric patients, and the importance of discussing how safety guidelines are communicated to parents and healthcare professionals.