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125 Years of Radiology

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Paying Homage to the Pioneers.

Step inside the story of how radiology taught the world to see the unseen.
Host Dr. Mantha Makume chats with Dr. Ashesh Ranchod, one of South Africa’s leading radiologists, to trace the fascinating evolution of medical imaging — from Wilhelm Röntgen’s mysterious “X-rays” to modern AI-powered scans. This episode explores the science, the pioneers, and the daring discoveries that revolutionised how we diagnose and treat disease.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction to Radiology with a Dose of Insight
  • 02:18 Introduction to Dr Ashesh Ranchod
  • 03:43 The Discovery and Naming of X-rays
  • 07:51 Unethical early applications of X-rays
  • 10:05 Development of Angiography
  • 15:01 Forsman's self-catheterisation
  • 19:50 Accidental Coronary Angiography
  • 22:44 Lessons from Radiology's History
23 Oct 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Science

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