57K views · 242 reactions | An ancient mummy, believed to belong to a priest, got a CT scan at a hospital in Milan, Italy. The procedure is part of a project that aims to discover the mummy's identity and the way it was preserved. https://cnn.it/3zREAvc | CNN International | Facebook

2.6K views · 934 reactions | How do you CT scan a fish out of water?  It's a race against time with Dr Anwar, Veterinarian, as he performs our very first CT scan procedure with a Bala shark. ⏳ #FunFact: The Bala shark is not a shark, but a threatened freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. Watch on to find out what goes on behind this peculiar procedure! (Spoiler alert: The fish is fine ) #MandaiWildlifeReserve #RiverWonders | Mandai Wildlife Reserve | Facebook

Risks of CT Scans New research shows that CT scan radiation may be responsible for 1 in every 20 cancer cases in the U.S. That’s over 103,000 cancers per year—from the very machines used to detect disease. Most people have no idea these scans come with ionizing radiation strong enough to damage DNA. And when multiple scans are done—especially on children—the risk skyrockets. Some estimates show up to 20 cancers per 1,000 scans for kids under 1. Safer options (if applicable): MRI Ultrasound Full-