ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WILX) — Full-body MRI scans marketed as “peace of mind” health checkups are appearing at facilities across the country, but University of Michigan radiologists are warning the scans can backfire.
Doctors say the problem is the gray area. A scan spots a small finding, and patients can end up in a cycle of follow-up tests, appointments and worry.
For average-risk people, there is no proven benefit to match the stress, according to U-of-M radiologists…