Full body preventive health care with Andrew Lacy of Prenuvo
Dec 7, 2023
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Andrew Lacy, co-founder and CEO of Prenuvo, discusses his innovative approach to preventive health care through full-body scans that can detect diseases early. He shares insights from his personal scan experience and the journey of establishing a healthcare business in a skeptical environment. Lacy addresses industry criticism, emphasizes the importance of patient education on preventive measures, and explores how advanced imaging can revolutionize individual health outcomes and accessibility in health care.
Prenuvo offers fast and diagnostic-quality full-body scans that can detect early stages of chronic diseases and encourage lifestyle changes.
Prenuvo aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare by making scans more affordable and widely available, despite opposition from the medical establishment.
Deep dives
Early Detection and Preventative Medicine
The concept of preventative medicine is reshaping healthcare, with startups offering comprehensive blood tests and MRI scans. While controversial, these services provide valuable insights into potential health problems before they become serious.
The Birth of Pranuvo
Andrew Lacey, a serial entrepreneur, discovered the power of full-body MRI scans after undergoing one himself. He met Dr. Raj Paul Atteriwala, who had been offering voluntary MRIs in Canada, and they co-founded Pranuvo. Despite opposition from the medical establishment, Pranuvo is thriving and expanding its MRI centers across the US.
Scanning Technology and Benefits
Pranuvo uses custom-built MRI machines and optimized acquisition protocols to offer fast and diagnostic-quality full-body scans. These scans can detect early stages of chronic diseases, provide peace of mind, and encourage lifestyle changes. Pranuvo aims to reduce costs, increase accessibility, and redefine the definition of disease.
Criticism and Future Vision
Pranuvo faces opposition from the medical establishment, which cites the lack of comprehensive evidence for population-wide screening. However, Andrew Lacey believes that such opposition is a natural part of the journey toward adopting breakthrough screening technologies. With a vision of making scans more affordable and widely available, Pranuvo aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare.
Andrew Lacy is the co-founder and CEO of Prenuvo, a company offering full body scans that have the potential to detect disease early and before symptoms.
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This episode was produced by J.C. Howard with music by Ramtin Arablouei.
It was edited by John Isabella with research help from Alex Cheng. Our audio engineer was Neal Rauch.