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Dr. Daniel Durand
Coverage of Dr. Daniel Durand in the Nexus archive.
- Brain tumor found during preventive scan puts full-body MRIs back in the spotlight
A former Bachelor contestant's preventive scan detected a brain tumor before symptoms emerged, reigniting discussions about full-body MRI screenings. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have endorsed such scans, though medical experts debate their benefits for healthy individuals. The scans, which can cost up to $2,500 and are typically not covered by insurance, aim to detect early signs of diseases like cancer but face scrutiny over clinical effectiveness.