According to a study published in the American Roentgen Ray Society, exposure to gadolinium and other contrast agents can lead to adverse effects. While the rate of incidence is low, the study confirms the potential danger of these contrast agents. While most of the injuries caused by exposure are mild and can be treated, some are more serious and require serious medical attention.

The study was conducted by three researchers from the Mayo Clinic's Department of Radiology. The paper was titled "Frequency and Severity of Adverse Effects of Iodinated and Gadolinium Contrast Materials: Retrospective Review of 456,930 Doses." 

If you or anyone you know has been exposed to gadolinium and has suffered adverse effects, contact the NSF and NSD lawyers of Williams & Kherkher 800-761-3187.

Gadolinium is one of many metals being used in high-tech devices. These types of metals, which are heavily mined in China, are commonly known as rare-earth metals. 

Other types of rare-earth metals include cerium, samarium, europium, erbium, and thulium, among others. These metals are often used in products like magnets for cars, wind turbines, computer monitors, and televisions. 

Although these metals have helped engineer many technological breakthroughs, some can have harmful side effects. Among those is gadolinium, which is used as a contrast agent in MRIs and may lead to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD).

If you have been exposed to gadolinium, contact the NSF and NSF lawyers of Williams and Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

Many people worry about the dangers of radiation caused by MRI exames. However, most MRI exams have no radiation at all.

What can be damaging to people who undergo MRI exams is exposure to gadolinium, the contrasting agent used in many MRI exams. Although this contrasting agent improves the results of the scan and can lead to a better diagnosis, it also increases the chances of injuries from the exam. Many of the common side effects of gadolinium exposure nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).

If you or someone you know has undergone an MRI exam and is suffering from NSF, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams & Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

Although some doctors and other health officials doubt the link between Nephrogenic Systemic Firbrosis (NSF) and MRI testing with gadolinium, many doctos believe the link exists and have even gone as far to state that it may go beyond causing kidney failure. 

Many doctors main worry is that people who have received MRIs could be developing NSF without knowing it. In such cases, the damage caused by NSF could be life-threatening, affecting organs other than the kidneys. 

Some doctors suggest that any patient who has received gadolinium see their local doctor for the appropriate tests. 

If you or anyone you know has questions about NSF, contact the NSF and NSD lawyers of Williams and Kherkher at 800-761-3187.