The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents to be careful of allowing their children to be exposed to too much radiation from medical examinations.

X-ray machines and CT scans are often not designed with children in mind. This causes children who are scanned using this equipment being exposed to a proportionally higher dose of radiation, which can later lead to cancer. 

The FDA asks parents to keep track of how many radioactive tests their child has been exposed to and urges parents to ask doctors if there are safer alternatives to these tests such as ultrasounds and MRIs. MRIs however, sometimes use a pigmenting agent called gadolinium. In certain people, gadolinium can lead to a serious condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), especially in people who have kidney problems. 

If you or someone you know has become sick after an MRI, you should check for an NSF diagnosis. Contact the the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187to learn more about your legal options.

A new film project, being spearheaded by documentary producer and director Mike Paterson, will explore how 94 of the elements on the periodic table affect our daily lives. Each element will receive its own short. 

The film for gadolinium has already been released. It was made by Nino Kirtadze, a Sundance winner.

It follows a man who is receiving an MRI for an injury he sustained on his shoulder. It shows the struggle his family goes through in its attempt to understand what will happen to their loved one. 

Gadolinium is used to help create a contrast in MRI images. However, it has an adverse effect on some people, causing a condition called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). If you have had an MRI and are now suffering from side effects, contact the NSF attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to learn more.

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis occurs when the joints, eyes, skin and internal organs undergo fibrosis and although the cause is unknown, a direct link to the use of gadolinium has been found

Exposure to Gadolinium, an MRI contrast-agent, in people who suffer from kidney failure can suffer from NSF. In the condition, the patient may develop hardend skin and nodules in large areas on their body. In severe cases, the hardening can occur  in the internal organs such as the lungs and heart.

If you or a loved one has kidney problems, was exposed to gadolinium as a result of undergoing an MRI, and now suffers from NSF, you need represntation on your side that may be able to help you secure the compensation for your pain that is needed. Contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling  800-761-3187 today.

The FDA has recently issued a black box warning label for any tumor necrosis factor a, TNFa, blockers.

The consumption of these drugs has been associated with the increased risk of developing Legionella as well as Listeria infections. Reports stated that between the years of 1999 and 2010, 80 people developed Legionella and 14 of those patients passed away due to the severity of the disease.

Previous risks already connected to the TNFa blockers include the risk for tuberculosis, histoplasmosis and hepatitis B. Additional information was provided by the FDA regarding this medication which included the knowledge that TNFa blockers can decrease a patient's immune system which can lower the ability to fight off infection. 

Several prescription drugs and other agents have been given black box warning labels by the FDA. Gadolinium-based contrast agents were given a black box warning label by the FDA in 2007. This labeling is largely due to the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with kidney disease. If you have nephrogenic systemic fibrosis as a result of being administered a gadolinium-based agent, please contact the NSF attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today. 

Gadolinium is a contrast-agent that is issued to a patient during an MRI scan. This agent is inserted into the bloodstream so it has the ability to highlight tumors and show them in a different color so doctors can easily recognize a difference.

The agent, when entering the bloodstream, has no color but it will have a very bright color in contrast with the MRI scan. By using this agent during the scan, the ability to properly detect an abnormal area is higher, resulting in a more accurate diagnosis. 

Gadolinium has been used in over 100 countries and there are over 80 million recored reports of using the agent. This non-radioactive contrast agent can sometimes cause side effects in individuals. Patients with kidney problems have a hard time flushing the agent from their system and prolonged exposure to the agent could increase the chances of severe side effects. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a serious side effect caused by gadolinium. 

If you have developed nephrogenic systemic fibrosis as a result of being administed a gadolinium-based agent, please contact the NSF attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today. 

The contrast agent, gadolinium, is commonly used in patients who undergo MRI scans. The scans are usually quick and painless but the after effects are a different story.

A common side effect of using gadolinium-based agents during MRI scans is a headache. These headaches can range from subtle pain to excruciating pain. The headache can also last for hours in some patients. 

Users who have experienced these side effects have recommended numerous remedies to cure the pain. Some of these solutions include; flushing out the gadolinium with excess amounts of water, eating right after an MRI scan has been conducted or in some cases a glass of wine may help with the pain. These are solutions recommended by patients who have experienced these nasty headaches first hand. 

Gadolinium-based contrast agents can also cause much more serious side effects in patients including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.  If you have developed this disorder as a result of being administered a gadolinium-based agent, please contact the NSF attorneys of of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today. 

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis is a condition that can result from the contact with Gadolinium in patients with kidney problems. This syndrome is serious and life-changing.

There are several symptoms associated with NSF including: 

• Hardening of the skin 
• Dry,irritated areas of the skin 
• Patches of skin that become red or dark
• Joints becoming rigid and inflexible mainly in the hands and feet

NSF currently has no cure and in some cases can even result in death.

If you have developed NSF and have any of these symptoms as a result of gadolinium, please contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.