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What sets us prominently apart from other “Full Body Scan” services is that we are led by a unique synergistic team of pioneers in clinical radiology and MRI-technology. Specifically, we have innovated a custom Whole-Body MRI (WB-MRI) protocol optimizing for maximal utility in the preventive healthcare screening setting.

In contrast to some other Full Body Scan approaches, which may involve components from other modalities (such as CT of the chest) and/or separate segmental MRI exams which might not get holistically evaluated or which also may not fully include some intervening anatomical regions, our protocol relies solely on MRI-techniques alone. We utilize dedicated multiparametric WB-MRI techniques in conjunction with carefully selected relevant high-yield organ-specific sequences obtained in a single rapid image acquisition procedure. This enables a convenient, comfortable experience for the patient, as well as superior holistic “Full Body Scan” radiological interpretation capabilities.

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In developing this protocol and the specialized techniques involved, our team has emphasized image acquisition speed without comprising comprehensiveness or diagnostic quality of the obtained images, which is the typical tradeoff in MRI when attempting to image faster and with larger fields of view. To maximize the amount of clinically valuable proactive information from the WB-MRI scan – such as maximizing the overall sensitivity and specificity of the scan (thereby minimizing false positive and false negative rates) for conditions like suspected cancer findings, brain aneurysm, and fatty liver— it is essential to utilize a comprehensive multiparametric MRI approach.

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Similar to utilizing different filters on a camera lens to capture different color properties of a scene into a photograph, multiparametric MRI acts as a filter for capturing different properties of the tissue being imaged. Beyond simply acquiring images that in sum cover most of your body’s anatomy to simply be able to offer a “Full Body Scan” product, we take particular pride in the quality and comprehensiveness of our images from our Prenuvo WB-MRI scan protocol for their maximal diagnostic and clinical utility in the screening setting. Additionally, our radiologists are uniquely specialized in the science and clinical art of whole-body screening radiology utilizing WB-MRI — which involves taking into account complexities from the individual patient’s perspective, the referring or treating physician’s perspective, and the healthcare system’s perspective. Enriched by this special clinical experience, our unique specialized radiology practice has grown into a completely patient-centered radiological WB-MRI screening service (adept at handling and risk-stratifying the wide spectrum of possible findings that can be encountered on screening WB-MRI). Due to our emphasis on diagnostic quality, clinical utility, and patient experience, this service has been very well-received by our proactive-minded patients and referring providers.

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Prenuvo scans do not expose you to harmful ionizing radiation that other imaging methods (X-rays, CT scans, PET scans) use. Prenuvo scans also don't use intravascular contrast dyes.

No detrimental effects have been shown to have occurred due to having an MRI when pregnant. There is, however, a risk of causing hearing problems in the fetus due to the sounds that occur throughout MRI imaging. MRI can also increase the amniotic fluid temperature. Therefore, we avoid performing screening MRI when you are pregnant.

Included with every scan is a detailed physician report, associated key images, and links to the full “DICOM” image series that patients can share with their providers which gives every patient the same visibility into their images as our radiologists. Also included with every scan is a complementary consultation with a nurse practitioner specialized in reviewing the radiologist report from the WB-RMI and explaining what each area means for the patient. They are able to review your patient’s main findings and answer any additional questions. While we don’t directly connect or refer our patients to further imaging or tests, our reports provide suggestions on who to follow up with and the next steps.

If there are urgent findings, a licensed provider directly contacts the patient and recommends timely and appropriate follow up care depending on the finding.

If you have any questions or need more detailed information, feel free to reach out to us for support at practitioners@prenuvo.com.

For US clinics, we do not require a referral. For Canadian clinics, you will need a referral.

If you require, we can arrange a referral from an independent medical practitioner at no cost to you. It may seem like an unnecessary requirement, but it exists to look after you in the event there is a serious medical finding. A medical practitioner can additionally assist you in understanding and contextualizing the findings in your Prenuvo scan report.