PIt could be considered a “star vice”, one of the many quirks of famous people that we often read about. In reality, if it were more widespread and more easily accessible, it would diagnose many diseases very early, including malignant tumors. It’s about a latest generation magnetic resonance imaging, also available in Italy, which the Canadian company Prenuvo He developed. And there are many stars, from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton, who are undergoing this total body exam.
Tumor and other diseases, the new cutting-edge MRI
The “case” emerged when many celebs on social media profiles began posting selfies next to an MRI machine. From Kim Kardashian to Cindy Crawford, passing through Paris Hilton, everyone has undergone a total body exam: “It’s about a very advanced MRI, possible without radiation and contrast liquid. In less than 60 minutes he manages to detect stage 1 cancerous solid tumors and approximately 500 other conditions early including aneurysms, spinal hernias, fatty liver disease and other diseases, throughout the body” explains the doctor Paola Martinoni, breast specialist and specialist in oncological surgery and founder of the Libellule Insieme Foundation.
A big step in secondary prevention made by Prenuvo, Canadian company that has developed a technology based on a convergence of custom MRI hardware, acquisition protocols, software calibration and the assisted use of artificial intelligence to get a complete total body scanner.
An innovation that therefore allows us to anticipate the development of diseasesa detail that should not be underestimated especially in the United States where the national healthcare system does not exist and therefore private individuals must be contacted: «From this perspective, the idea of using well-known people arises precisely from the need to wanting to help people make better decisions when it comes to healthstarting from a clear and extremely complete picture of one’s own state.”
The Italian answer, Diffusion Whole Body
Is this type of exam also possible in our country? «Yes, this type of machinery is also present in our country. Diffusion Whole Body it is a diagnostic test which uses a latest generation 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance device that allows you to detect even very small tumors (from 3 to 4 millimetres) throughout the body and in a single session” explains the expert. As in the American version, where during the exam you can listen to music or even watch an episode on Netflix, also in the Italian version the patient’s comfort comes first, as well as the very high resolution of the images.
A detail, that of the very high resolution of the images which, together with the extreme speed, should not be underestimated: the images are in fact sensitive to the microscopic diffusion of water molecules, in which hypercellular tissues, such as malignant tumors, are clearly more brighter than the surrounding tissues. «Furthermore, this high standard allows the patient to avoid continuous radiological tests that are harmful to your healthwhich is why image is a fundamental component.”
What are the differences and advantages compared to traditional resonance? «In addition to the quality of the images, this type of resonance allows for study the entire body without the need for ionizing radiation and without a contrast mediumtherefore making it safe for the patient and staff e particularly suitable for children and all patients with serious pathologies like those in the heart. Furthermore, the basic concept is different: in this case the lesions are looked for on three-dimensional and panoramic reconstructions of the entire body and the single lesion is then characterized on detailed axial images so as to prevent it.”
Another aspect should not be underestimated: this is an exam also suitable for all those people who until now could not have an MRI because with problems such as cardiac arrhythmias or excess weight.
The difficulties encountered in taking this exam
Despite the national health system, for this particular resonance waiting lists are very long in our country. But it is not the only obstacle patients have to face: «The reluctant attitude of the family doctor in prescribing instrumental tests in the absence of symptoms it’s a problem. The citizen’s request to take control of their health by carrying out tests such as screening often remains suspended” explains the expert.
By doing so it is therefore more complex for patients not only to know their own pathological situation and learn more about it but also to prevent it and make changes to your lifestyle.
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