How to determine if gadolinium was used in your MRI scan

by Administrator 30. April 2010 05:16
When individuals receive MRI exams, they are not always advised whether a contrast agent was used in the scan. They also may not be able find this information in their medical records. 
 
The best source of this information is the hospital's accounting records. These records will indicate whether a contrast agents was used and which company produced the agent. While individuals may be able to obtain this information on their own, lawyers often have the experience and know-how in obtaining hospital records.
 
If you or anyone you know is trying to determine if gadolinium was used in an MRI scan, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187. 

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What is the scientific evidence regarding gadolinium-based contrast agents?

by Administrator 23. April 2010 04:25

There is limited scientific evidence linking gadolinium-based contrast agents and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. This limited evidence is mostly the result of the limited number of studies that have been performed to test the link. 

When a potential link was discovered earlier this decade, scientists began conducting tests to determine the strength of the link. However, because of the time and resources that go into such tests, this link is still being tested.

If you have been exposed to a gadolinium-based contrast agent and contracted nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, contact the nephrogenic systemic fibrosis attorneysof Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187. 

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Lawsuit filed against GE Healthcare concerning Omniscan use

by Administrator 16. April 2010 03:44
A lawsuit against GE Healthcare alleges that the company continued to use Omniscan despite reports from its own safety experts about the potential harms. According to court reports, GE Healthcare did not restrict use of Omniscan even though evidence in Europe linked the drug to NSF. 
 
The company apparently learned about the evidence in 2006, but it allegedly did not alert doctors of the potential harms. Omniscan is a gadolinium-based contrast agent used in MRI scans.
 
If you or anyone you know has been injured due to gadolinium exposure, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams & Kherkher at 800-761-3187. 

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What are the FDA-approved gadolinium contrast agents?

by Administrator 8. April 2010 05:06

The FDA has approved a number of gadolinium-based contrast agents. These contrast agents include Magnevist, MultiHance, Omniscan, OptiMARK, and ProHance. 

While the use of these drugs has been associated with NSF, they still have FDA approval. One reason for maintaining this approval is that medical reports have not gathered enough information about the correlation between gadolinium and NSF. 

If you have beeen diagnosed with NSF and been exposed to a gadolinium-based contrast agent, contact the gadolimium lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

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