Episode 404: Whole-Body MRI, CT Scans, and What Imaging Can Tell You — Matthew Paul Clemons, MD

Whole-body MRI promises a detailed look under the hood—but what can a quick screening scan actually see, miss, and send you chasing? Diagnostic radiologist Dr. Paul Clemons explains why a whole-body MRI is a limited study, how incidental findings can lead to further tests, and why standard screening remains the better choice for most people. Paul and Mike also compare MRI, CT, PET, and DEXA; unpack contrast, radiation, scan safety, and pacemakers; and discuss why a dramatic spine image does not automatically explain pain or point straight to surgery.