Scott Alexander's analysis of routine full-body MRIs suggests a minimal health benefit, equivalent to about 926 micromorts per person scanned. This benefit is comparable to engaging in activities like a year of smoking or two base jumps. The author expresses skepticism about the value of medical tests on asymptomatic individuals, emphasizing the importance of base rates in diagnostic accuracy. AI
RANK_REASON Opinion piece analyzing the utility of a medical procedure based on existing research.
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