Some patients are more at risk than others of contracting nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Patients who are most at risk include those with severe kidney problems, such as those who require transplants.

Another at risk group includes young children whose kidneys are not completely developed. For such at risk patients, doctors may be advised to be cautious in using gadolinium-based contrast agents because they may increase the chances of contracting NSF.

If you may have contracted NSF because of a gadolinium-based contrast agent, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

An FDA-appointed panel has ruled that restrictions should be placed on the use of gadolinium contrast agents (commonly used in medical imaging scans) after convincing evidence has linked the agents to a potentially fatal skin-hardening disease called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). Sources say that NSF is a progressive disease that can cause the skin to thicken and harden in the arms, legs, and extremities.

While the FDA does not have to follow the advice of it's appointed panels, sources say that a panel recommendation often goes a long way toward implementing new regulations. 

If you or someone you love has suffered NSF or other health problems caused by gadolinium contrast agents, contact the NSF attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.

Gadolinium is used an MRI contrast agent to enhance MRI images. This enhancement occurs on the chemical level because of its oxidation state. 

In other words, the atomic structure of gadolinium causes water around the contrast agent to settle so that the image can be enhanced. Without this enhancement, the image quality is often poorer. 

If you or anyone you know has experienced negative side effects due to gadolinium, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherkher 800-761-3187.

U.S. drug reviewers released a report on Tuesday indicating that the use of some contrast agents is riskier than others. According to the report, people who use these drugs have a better chance of contracting certain skin diseases. 

These drugs include GE Healthcare's Omniscan, Bayer AG's Magnevist and Covidien's Optimark. The Food and Drug Administration linked these drugs to such diseases as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. 

If you or anyone you know has used these contrast agents, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187. 

Optimark will undergo a voluntarily label change to notify users of the risks associated with the product. According to MSN's Market Report, Covidien announced that it will contraindicate the Optimark gadovesetamide injection. 

The injection is used as a gadolinium-based contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging procedures. While some label changes are voluntary, gadolinium-based contrast agents have been associated with mandatory label changes in the past to inform patients about the risks. 

If you or anyone you know has suffered negative side effects as a result of being injected with a gadolinium-based contrast agent, contact the NSF and NFD lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

When undergoing an MRI, people with kidney problems should exercise care. While not all MRI scans are dangerous for people with kidney problems, MRIs with some contrast agents may pose a serious risk. 

Gadolinium contrast agents pose a risk because they increase the chance of contracting nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). NSF causes the thickening of the skin, organs, and other tisues. 

If you have kidney problems and suffered serious side effects from a gadolinium-based contrast agent, contact the NSF lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

Magnetic resonance imaging scanners work by detecting various points in a patient's body and building a 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional image of the body. The image is created using magnetic imaging and radio waves. 

MRIs are a very useful diagnositc tool for doctors because they provide doctors with extraordinary detail of the body's tissues. Doctors can use this tissue to determine if there are tissue abnormalities or if the blood is not flowing properly in some part of the body. 

In some cases, doctors will use a contrasting agent to refine the image. Some of these agents, however, have been linked to cancer and other side effects.

If you or anyone you know has experienced adverse side effects resulting from a gadolinium-based agent, contact the gadolinium lawyers of Williams Kherker at 800-761-3187.