Optional Examinations
Information about "MVision health"
 (M-Vision Health)

Have you noticed any of these changes?

  • I've become more forgetful.
  • I've found it harder to maintain my concentration.
  • I keep asking the same questions over and over again.
  • I can't recall people's names or words right away.
  • Sometimes I feel like the conversation isn't making sense.
  • It takes me longer to think things through than before.
  • I find it burdensome to do multiple things at once.

Brain health problems, including dementia, are influenced not only by aging but also by daily lifestyle habits such as alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, sleep, and diet, and gradually change from around the age of 30. (See bottom of page)
Furthermore, it is considered difficult to regenerate nerve cells in the brain once they are lost.
That's why it's important to understand and be aware of your brain's health from an early stage, not after you develop dementia, but for the sake of your future.
Why not start by understanding the state of your own brain?

What is MVision (MVision Health)?

"MVision health" is a test that uses AI analysis technology developed based on brain MRI data from over 3 people to quantify the current state of brain health.
By objectively evaluating brain atrophy and vascular changes, we can not only detect diseases, but also understand the "state of the brain" before disease develops.

What you can learn from MVision health

MVision health visualizes the following data:

  • Degree of overall brain atrophy
  • Vascular changes in the brain
  • Health assessment compared to peers
  • Changes in health over time

The test results will be reported in a detailed report.
Because the evaluation can be done using the same method every year, it is possible to check not only the "current state" but also the "changes over time."
By understanding these factors, you can take steps to review your lifestyle and address future risks, even before brain function declines.

Features of MVision Life

Evaluate the entire brain in one go.

Some brain scans target only specific areas, such as the hippocampus, and further tests or additional imaging may be necessary to examine other areas.
However, "MVision Health" allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the degree of atrophy and vascular changes in structural regions across the entire brain, not just a single area. Furthermore, it enables comparative analysis with data from the same age group without requiring additional imaging, allowing for an objective assessment of the overall brain health in a single session.

Optional preventative tests

Standard MRI scans are primarily performed to detect diseases.
On the other hand, MVision Health aims for "prevention," which is the stage before that. By visualizing age-related changes in the brain, we can help you re-evaluate your daily lifestyle habits.
Furthermore, unlike other specialized clinical and research services, this service allows you to check your brain health anytime as an optional test during a comprehensive health checkup or general health screening.

Recommended for:

  • I drink a lot.
  • I'm not eating a balanced diet.
  • I'm interested in brain age.
  • I want to maintain a healthy brain.
  • It takes me a long time to learn new things.
  • I'm working a lot of overtime and suffering from sleep deprivation.
  • I haven't been able to exercise much.
  • I want to know the state of my brain.
  • I have a family member with dementia and I feel anxious.
  • I've been forgetting people's names more often.

cost

The cost of MVision health is as follows:

8,000 yen (tax included 8,800 yen)

*This offer is limited to those who are taking one of the following courses or optional tests.

  • [Special Course] Midtown Dock (Includes head MRI and MRA examination)
  • Optional examination: Head MRI/MRA 3.0 Tesla
  • Optional test: "Brain Set"
  • Optional examination: "Brain and Heart Set"


<Those who are ineligible>

● Individuals with a history of brain surgery
 Structural changes in the brain may prevent accurate AI analysis.

●People who cannot undergo MRI examinations
 This includes people with cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants, metal implants, and pregnant women.

●Those who do not meet the age limit
 The target age range is generally 20 to 90 years old. Those outside this age range are not eligible to use the service.

Flow of examination

Before the appointment

Please book the optional "MVision health" test in advance. However, this option requires a head MRI scan and is only available to those undergoing the following courses or optional tests.

  • [Special Course] Midtown Dock (Includes head MRI and MRA examination)
  • Optional examination: Head MRI/MRA 3.0 Tesla
  • Optional test: "Brain Set"
  • Optional examination: "Brain and Heart Set"

Those who have made a reservation will receive an application form for MVision health, so please fill it out.

On the day of the appointment

Please undergo the course and optional examinations you have booked.
MVision health can be received simultaneously with head MRI examinations such as the Midtown Dock (which includes head MRI and MRA) and the optional "Brain Set" examination. Therefore, there will be no additional scans or extensions of examination time.

After the examination

Later, you can view and download your brain analysis report anytime from your personal page (website) dedicated to patients.

  • This is not a test to diagnose dementia.
  • The results report includes values ​​such as brain age calculated by comparing it to a large dataset of individuals aged 20-90; however, for individuals outside this age range, these results should be considered as reference values ​​only.

To keep your brain healthy

Brain health changes gradually over a period of 10 to 20 years or more, from youth to middle age, influenced by lifestyle habits. Furthermore, it is considered difficult to regenerate nerve cells in the brain once they are lost.
That's why managing your brain health throughout your life is so important. First, understand the state of your own brain, and then make an effort to adopt lifestyle habits that contribute to maintaining good health.

FAQ

Q: What if the results are bad?

A: Please review your lifestyle habits according to the attached advice. If you are concerned, we can introduce you to our affiliated medical institutions.

Q: How is this different from the results of a brain checkup?

A: Conventional brain checkups aim to detect diseases such as brain aneurysms and brain tumors at an early stage. MVision health aims to show the state of brain health before disease develops. Brain structure and vascular condition, which were difficult to measure with conventional brain checkups, can now be quantified using AI technology.

Q: Do I only need to take the test once?

A: To help you understand age-related changes in your brain, we recommend regular check-ups every one to two years.

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※reference
Lifestyle habit認知症リスク
DrinkingPrevious studies have reported that drinking more than 21 units per week (equivalent to 12.4 cans of 330ml beer) increases the risk of dementia by 40% (1.4 times). *1
High blood sugarThere are reports that diabetes increases the risk of dementia by 5% (1.5 times). *2
Lack of exerciseThere are reports that lack of exercise increases the risk of dementia by about 4% (1.4 times). *3
obesityStudies have reported that middle-age obesity increases the risk of dementia by 6% (1.6 times). *2
smokingSmoking is known to make blood vessels more prone to blockage, accelerating arteriosclerosis, and is said to increase the risk of cerebrovascular disease by 5% (1.5 times). Regarding dementia, there are also reports that smoking in the elderly increases the risk by 6% (1.6 times). *4
MealWhile it is well known that diet has a significant impact on cerebrovascular disease, its influence on dementia has also been reported. *5