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MRI can identify medical conditions and may incorporate artificial intelligence. However, for healthy individuals, full-body scans are generally discouraged due to non-standard interpretation and potential risks from follow-up procedures.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Full-body scans are costly.
- Sole reliance on these scans for comprehensive health evaluation is discouraged.
- Critics maintain that current evidence does not support the cost-effectiveness or the efficacy of these scans in extending life.
- With the integration of AI and advanced technology, full-body scans hold potential to transform primary care and prevent late-stage diagnoses.
- A holistic approach to healthcare is still highly recommended.
