# MRI Utilization Rates for Veterans at Risk of Prostate Cancer

**Authors:** Mitchell M. Huang, Joseph D. Nicolas, Ridwan Alam, Nicole Handa, Yutai Li, Clayton Neill, Ashley E. Ross, David J. Bentrem, Frances M. Weaver, John T. Leppert, Ted A. Skolarus, Julie A. Lynch, Adam B. Murphy, Hiten D. Patel

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.43567 · 2025-11-18

## TL;DR

This study examines how often prostate MRI is used among veterans at risk of prostate cancer and identifies any disparities in its use.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into MRI utilization trends and disparities within the Veterans Health Administration.

## Key findings

- Prostate MRI utilization rates were found to vary across different veteran populations.
- Disparities in MRI access were identified based on geographic and demographic factors.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** prostate cancer (MONDO:0005159)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Prostate Cancer (MESH:D011471)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12628099