Two radiologists, Matthew S. Davenport and Scott B. Reeder, are advising consumers against elective whole-body MRIs, arguing that these tests may cause more harm than benefit. In an editorial published in JAMA, they note that although over 100,000 consumers have undergone these scans, no major medical society endorses them for the general population due to unproven effectiveness. They caution that such screenings often lead to unnecessary follow-ups, emotional distress, and potential complications from invasive procedures. The authors emphasize that whole-body MRIs are currently only recommended for specific patients with genetic syndromes linked to aggressive cancers. They highlight the risk of misdiagnosis and psychological effects from detecting benign conditions, urging consumers to be cautious with these tests.
Thu, 07 May 2026 08:50:22 GMT | Radiology Business