The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved gadolinium for use as a contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). As a contrast agent, gadolinium allows MRIs to generate a clearer picture of the body’s organs and tissues.

Although MRIs can be performed without the contrast agent, the use of contrast agents allows doctors to better diagnose patients. Currently, gadolinium is the only FDA-approved contrast agent.

Gadolinium has been cited as the potential cause for patients contracting Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), when the patient underwent an MRI that used gadolinium. Currently, the FDA has not established an official causal link between gadolinium and NSF, but is currently doing research to evaluate whether a causal link exists.

If you or anyone you know suffers from NSF and underwent an MRI with the gadolinium-contrast agent, please contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.   

Many individuals can receive gadolinium treatment without harmful side effects.  However,  many individuals were not properly treated and have developed NSF/NFD as a result of the improper treatment.

Many individuals do not know about NSF/NFD.  The initial symptoms of NSF may make the individual believe that the problem is minor.  Initial symptoms usually include dry and rough skin.  Many ignore these symptoms believing it will go away soon, not knowing that it can get progressively worse in a short amount of time.  

If you have undergone an MRI in the past, and have begun to develop dry and rough skin in addition to other symptoms,  check immediately with your doctor to ensure that NSF/NFD is not developing.  

If you or someone you know has been treated with gadolinium, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.   

Over 500 people are currently taking part in a large lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies for making contrasting agents containing gadolinium. The lawsuits deal with the fact more than 500 individuals eventually developed nephorgenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). 

Many of the individuals involved in the lawsuit developed NSF after having the gadolinium injected before undergoing an MRI. 

Amputations and other severe medical problems can result from the development of NSF. 

Gadolinium based agents are still used today.  Problems associated with this substance may be linked to kidney problems.

If you or someone you know has been treated with gadolinium, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.   

The number of new cases of NSF is down from several years ago.  The decline in the number of case could be attributed to the recognition of the danger of Gadolinium when used on individuals with kidney problems.

The decline in the number of new cases is a positive step towards the right direction.   The next major step to help solve the problems created by the use of Gadolinium would be to have each case be resolved in court or through a settlement.  This is currently on-going,  however much information has not yet been released on a national level.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with NSF following a contrast MRI procedure, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher to find out if you have grounds for a legal claim. Call 800-761-3187 today.   

The MRI is a very important medical device that has had many benefits since its discovery and widespread medical use. 

An important anniversary to MRI technology is coming up later this week.  On July 3rd of 1973,  the use of MRI was first used to study a person.  Since this date in 1973,  a lot of advances have taken place with the technology.

It is unfortunate that some of the negative aspects of the technology have come out since then.  The use of contrasting agents with side effects that have led to the development of negative conditions for many individuals has been one of the big setbacks of the technology. 

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with NSF following a contrast MRI procedure, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher to find out if you have grounds for a legal claim. Call 800-761-3187 today.