Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your NURA screening experience from booking to results.
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- How does Ai health screening work at NURA?At NURA, Ai is used to enhance medical images by using advance software, helping doctors identify and highlight areas that may require closer attention during evaluation. Every AI-assisted finding is reviewed by NURA’s qualified physicians before results are shared with you typically within the same 120-minute visit, with a doctor consultation and digital health report.
- What is REiLI AI technology?REiLI is Fujifilm’s medical imaging AI. It uses deep learning, trained on Fujifilm’s extensive imaging database, to help identify patterns in scans that may warrant a closer look supporting radiologist in reading scans more efficiently. At NURA, REiLI assists physician review; all findings are confirmed by qualified doctors before being shared.
- Can AI detect cancer better than doctors?AI and doctors work best together that is how NURA is built. AI-assisted imaging can help physicians spot early risk markers that are difficult to see in routine review, and it reads consistently across thousands of images. But screening judgement, context, and your consultation come from qualified doctors. At NURA, every AI-assisted finding is reviewed by the medical team before results reach you.
- Is AI health screening accurate?NURA’s screening is designed to support early detection not to deliver diagnoses, and no screening can identify every condition. AI-assisted imaging helps physicians identify early risk indicators, and all findings are reviewed by NURA’s medical team before results are shared. If your screening identifies an area of concern, NURA’s doctors will explain it clearly and guide you on appropriate next steps with specialist care.
- What is an ultra-low-dose CT scan?An ultra-low-dose CT is a computed tomography scan engineered to use a significantly lower radiation dose than standard CT imaging while preserving image quality. NURA uses Fujifilm ultra-low-dose CT systems with AI-supported image processing, which is what makes detailed imaging practical as part of an annual preventive screening habit.
- Is a CT scan safe for annual health screening?NURA uses Fujifilm ultra-low-dose CT systems specifically designed for preventive screening operating at a dose substantially lower than conventional CT imaging.This is what makes annual screening practical. If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or have specific health concerns, please inform the NURA team and consult your doctor before booking.
- Do I need to fast or get a doctor’s prescription before a NURA screening?No doctor’s referral or prescription is needed to book a NURA screening, and no fasting is required you can walk in at your scheduled time and the team guides you through every step. Pre-screening instructions specific to your package are shared when you book.
- Is my health data private and secure at NURA?Your screening results are shared with you directly through your consultation and digital health report. NURA stores health records securely and individual results remain confidential between you and the medical team.
- Why is NURA based on Japanese health screening?Japan has among the highest life expectancies in the world, supported by a culture where annual preventive screening is a normal habit rather than a response to illness. NURA brings this screening model to India combining Fujifilm’s Japanese medical imaging technology with a structured annual screening designed for people who feel well. The goal is the same: find risk early, act early, and make prevention a habit.
- Does early detection actually improve health outcomes?Many serious conditions including several cancers and heart disease develop silently for years before symptoms appear. When risk indicators are identified at an early stage, treatment options are generally wider and outcomes more manageable than when conditions are found late. Preventive screening helps detect potential health problems early, often before symptoms appear.
- How often should I get a full body health screening?NURA’s packages are designed around annual screening routine, inspired by the once-a-year preventive health culture followed in Japan. Your own doctor may recommend a different frequency based on your age, family history, and health profile; if you have an existing condition, follow your doctor’s guidance first.
- How can I take care of my health in my 20s and 30s?The habits that matter most are often the simplest: getting enough sleep, staying active, eating a balanced diet, managing stress, and understanding your baseline. Most people in their 20s and 30s have never had an objective picture of their own health, which makes it hard to know what to improve. An annual preventive screening gives you that picture early, when small corrections are easiest. NURA’s screenings are designed exactly for adults who feel well and want to stay that way.
- What is the best age to start preventive health screening in India?NURA recommends starting annual preventive screening at 35 and earlier if you have a family history of cancer or heart disease, or specific risk factors. In your 20s and early 30s, a genetic screening can be a useful starting point: it maps inherited risk once, helping you understand what to watch for as you build health habits early.
- I feel healthy do I still need a health screening?Feeling well and being well are not always the same thing. Many serious conditions including several cancers and heart disease develop without symptoms for years. Preventive screening is designed precisely for people who feel healthy: it screens for early risk indicators while there is the most room to act. That is the difference between screening and a sick visit you go because you value your health, not because something feels wrong.
- Is preventive health screening worth it in India?India carries a high burden of lifestyle conditions and cancers that are often identified late, when options are narrower and costs higher. Preventive screening shifts that timeline: identifying risk indicators early generally means simpler interventions and more choices. For adults over 35, annual preventive screening is one of the most effective ways to understand their health, detect risks early and make informed decisions for the future.
- Should I get screened if I have a family history of cancer or heart disease?Family history is one of the strongest reasons to consider preventive screening and to start earlier than the general guidance. NURA’s annual screenings cover early risk indicators for cancers and cardiovascular conditions, and its genetic assessments map inherited risk markers specifically relevant when cancer or heart disease runs in the family. If you have symptoms or a diagnosed condition, consult your doctor first.
- How do I check my overall health before starting a gym routine or diet?Family history is one of the strongest reasons to consider preventive screening and to start earlier than the general guidance. NURA’s annual screenings cover early risk indicators for cancers and cardiovascular conditions, and its genetic assessments map inherited risk markers specifically relevant when cancer or heart disease runs in the family. If you have symptoms or a diagnosed condition, consult your doctor first.
- Can a health screening tell me how healthy I am right now?Family history is one of the strongest reasons to consider preventive screening and to start earlier than the general guidance. NURA’s annual screenings cover early risk indicators for cancers and cardiovascular conditions, and its genetic assessments map inherited risk markers specifically relevant when cancer or heart disease runs in the family. If you have symptoms or a diagnosed condition, consult your doctor first.
- What lifestyle conditions can a preventive screening check for?NURA’s comprehensive packages screen for early indicators across lifestyle conditions including diabetes, heart and vascular health, liver, kidney, lung and thyroid health, NURA’s comprehensive packages screen for early indicators across lifestyle conditions including diabetes, heart and vascular health, liver, kidney, lung and thyroid health,
- How can heart disease risk be assessed early?Cardiovascular risk can be assessed before any symptoms appear through indicators like coronary calcium scoring, vascular screening, and metabolic markers. NURA’s screenings include heart and vascular panels within the comprehensive packages, and a focused Heart Health Check (₹10,000, approx. 25 minutes) for those who want to assess this one area specifically. If you have existing symptoms, consult a doctor directly rather than waiting for a screening.