MRI and MRA of the head, along with MRA of the neck, are used to comprehensively evaluate the brain and blood vessels, enabling detailed assessment of conditions such as cerebral infarction, aneurysms, and arteriosclerosis.

In addition, this examination utilizes AI analysis (BrainSuite™), supervised by the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer at Tohoku University, to assess the risk of dementia.

Recommended For
• Individuals who have never undergone a brain checkup
• Those who wish to have regular brain screenings
• Individuals concerned about Alzheimer’s disease or dementia
• Those who want early detection of brain disorders
• Individuals who currently have no symptoms but feel concerned
• Those worried about brain diseases such as stroke
• Individuals with a family history of stroke

MRI Examination of the Entire Head
• A 1.5 Tesla MRI is used to perform diagnostic imaging of the entire head.

• Head MRI provides cross-sectional images of the intracranial area to detect signs of conditions such as cerebral infarction, brain tumors, and encephalitis.
Head MRA creates detailed three-dimensional images of the cerebral blood vessels, enabling evaluation of vascular narrowing, blood flow abnormalities caused by infarction, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral aneurysms.

What is AI-based Dementia Prevention Assessment?
• Conventional brain checkups alone make it difficult to accurately assess dementia risk and provide effective prevention.

• “BrainSuite™,” supervised by the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer at Tohoku University, analyzes head MRI images using artificial intelligence (AI).
Based on advanced brain research, it evaluates your brain health condition.

• Furthermore, it provides personalized advice to help maintain and improve brain health, supporting the creation of a “healthy brain” aimed at preventing dementia.

Providing Medical Institution

SOBAJIMA CLINIC

〒577-0011
Clinic court Higashino, 2-2-6 Aramoto-kita, Higashi Osaka City

https://sobacli-saisei.com/

Specialty

【Departments / Services】
Orthopedics (General)
Sports Orthopedics
Regenerative Medicine (Osteoarthritis)
Stroke & Lifestyle-related Diseases
Dementia
Rehabilitation
Breast Clinic
Various MRI Examinations

【Health Checkups】
Whole-body MRI Cancer Screening (DWIBS)
Painless Breast MRI Screening (DWIBS)
Brain Checkup (Head MRI & MRA)
Brain Checkup (Head MRI & MRA + Neck MRA)
Head & Cervical Spine Checkup
Breast Cancer Screening (Mammography + Breast Ultrasound + Physical Examination + Consultation)
Spine Checkup (Cervical & Lumbar MRI)
Osteoporosis Checkup (Thoracic & Lumbar MRI + Bone Density Test)
Brain Checkup with AI-based Dementia Risk Assessment

【Treatments】
PRP Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Stem Cell Therapy (Orthopedic Conditions)
Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Pain (e.g., numbness from spinal canal stenosis)
Stem Cell Therapy for Post-stroke Sequelae

the services included in the package

Examination with AI-based Dementia Prevention Assessment (Head MRI & MRA + Neck MRA)

Precautions / Contraindications

Patients Who Cannot Undergo MRI Examination
• Patients with cardiac pacemakers, ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators), cochlear implants, spinal cord stimulators, magnetic stoma devices, non-removable dentures, programmable shunt valves, etc.

Patients Who May Not Be Eligible for MRI Examination
• Patients with cerebral aneurysm clips, internal clips, coils, stents, implants, artificial joints, etc., may not be eligible depending on the material. Please confirm in advance.

• Nails containing metallic particles, tattoos, or permanent makeup may cause heating in the affected areas.

• Patients who may be pregnant, those with claustrophobia, those unable to remain still for an extended period, or those whose body size does not fit into the MRI scanner (BMI 35.0 or higher) may not be able to undergo the examination. Thank you for your understanding.