MRI Contrast Dye Allergic Reaction Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ends in $2M Settlement
An estimated one out of every 250 patients who receive a gadolinium MRI contrast dye injection suffers hypersensitivity reactions, according to a recent study.
Tag Archives: Anaphylaxis
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FDA Warns of Anaphylaxis Risk Linked to False Negatives from Certain Food Allergy Skin Tests
The warning comes following reports of individuals suffering anaphylaxis following food allergy tests which gave them false negative results.
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NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns
Researchers warn that children are not just small adults, and their reactions to NSAID hypersensitivity may not be the same.
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IV Iron Treatments Linked To Anaphylaxis Risk: Study
Injectafer fared better than the competing IV iron supplements, Dexiron and Feraheme, which were three to eight times more likely to cause anaphylaxis.
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Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Linked To Hypersensitivity Reactions: Study
Severe gadolinium-based contrast agent reactions could include heart rhythm problems and anaphylactic shock, researchers warn.
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Class Action Lawsuit Over EpiPen Pricing, Kickbacks Allowed to Proceed
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EpiPen Problems May Lead To Premature Device Activation, FDA Warns
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New Flu And Migraine Drugs Approved By FDA On Scant Scientific Data, Raising Concerns: Report
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EpiPen Auto-Injectors May Get Stuck In Carrier Tube, FDA Warns
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Infant Side Effects of Heartburn Drugs and Antibiotics May Increase Risk Of Allergies In Children: Study
