A doctor’s take: why full-body MRI isn’t worth it
TL;DR
A doctor argues against elective whole-body MRI scans for average‑risk individuals, noting they’re costly, lack evidence of saving lives, may miss critical findings, and can trigger false positives and unnecessary follow-up procedures. Guidelines from the American College of Radiology advise against routine screening without symptoms or risk factors; instead, focus on evidence-based screening and overall health.
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