For some time now, gadolinium has been hailed as a substance that tangibly aided doctors administering MRI’s and MRA’s. It’s a natural contrasting agent, which means that when it’s injected into the body, the MRI results will show clear and distinct delineations between healthy and not-so-healthy tissues.

However, as many news reports have recently detailed, gadolinium is also potentially dangerous to those who suffer from kidney problems. The reason is that gadolinium is supposed to be flushed from the system quickly, which is no problem for those with a healthy renal system. However, those with kidney problems cannot expel this substance, and it leads to serious injuries. Now comes a story that somewhat defines the limits of gadolinium even within an MRI setting. Physorg.com recently published an article that stated, in relevant part: “Magnetic resonance imaging is a very effective method for revealing anatomical details of soft tissues. Contrast agents can help to make these images even clearer and allow physiological processes to be followed in real time. Conventional gadolinium complexes currently used as MRI contrast agent cannot reveal anatomic structures.” The point is that perhaps the medical field will move beyond gadolinium as a substance that’s seen as extremely helpful in MRI’s, and not just for risk reasons. Regardless, if you’ve been injured as a result of having gadolinium in your system, contact the gadolinium lawyers at Williams Kherkher today to schedule a free initial consultation. You can do so either by calling us toll-free at (866) 950-9000.