(Washington Post via MSN) – Sean Clifford had his scan done by Prenuvo, one of the most prominent companies in the field. Kim Kardashian has described its screenings as “life saving.” The company’s website says a 45-minute whole-body scan, now priced at $2,500, “can detect subtle changes early” and “spot potential issues before they become serious.”

The report based on Clifford’s scan indicated no major problems, according to a copy sent to him. But eight months later, he suffered a debilitating stroke, leaving him with paralysis in his left hand and left leg, according to a lawsuit he filed against Prenuvo and the doctor contracted to interpret the scan. He alleges that the company overlooked signs of trouble that appeared in the scans of his cerebral arteries. (Read More)