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.