Following an MRI with contrast, if you or a loved one have suffered from persistent pain, headaches, skin changes, brain fog or other problems, it may be the result of toxic gadolinium building up in your brain or body. Gadolinium is used to help enhance images… Read More
In the face of mounting criticism, the FDA has finally agreed to review its decision to issue the same warnings for all gadolinium MRI contrast drugs about the risk of NSF, or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. The risk appears to be much higher with use of GE’s… Read More
A new study published in the current issue of the medical journal Radiology, highlights the importance of screening individuals who require an MRI with contrast for kidney failure, renal transplants or liver transplants. This also underscores the damage done by the manufacturers of these gadolinium MRI… Read More
A recent television news report on Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio highlights the devastating effects of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) and outlines several of the underlying facts alleged in lawsuits currently pending for those who have been diagnosed with this horrible condition. >>VIDEO LINK: Did MRI… Read More
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, which has also been referred to as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, is a rare condition which has been associated with the use of gadolinium based MRI contrast agents among individuals with moderate to severe kidney failure. Next month, Yale University will be hosting the… Read More
On May 10, 2008 in New Haven, CT, Yale University will host the Second Annual Scientific Synposium on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF/NFD) and MR Gadolinium-based contrast agents. The conference will present the latest developments regarding the serious and debilitating condition which has been associated with the… Read More
A study published in the October 2007 issue of Radiology, confirms the link between gadolinium based MRI dye used as a contrast agent during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) for individuals with kidney failure. The lawyers at Saiontz &… Read More
A new study on nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) confirms a definite and strong association between the use of gadolinium based contrast agents during an MRI and the development of the debilitating condition for those with kidney problems. Researchers also found that the NSF death rate and… Read More
The use of gadolinium based MRI contrast agents has been directly linked to the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) among individuals with kidney problems. Although it is known that the MRI contrast causes the painful and debilitating condition, researchers have been unsure of exactly why. … Read More
Yesterday the makers of MRI contrast agents containing gadolinium announced the language of a "black box" warning they have added to the labels of their products. They also released a letter which was sent to healthcare providers notifying them of the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis… Read More
