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• MRI Contrast Dye Allergic Reaction Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ends in $2M Settlement

  November 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of a woman who died of an allergic reaction to gadolinium-based MRI contrast dye has reached a $2 million settlement agreement with a group of Iowa doctors.

• Using Gadolinium Contrast Dye with Epidural Steroid Injections Linked to “Terrible” Side Effects: Study

  November 15, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that off-label use of gadolinium contrast dyes during epidural injections can lead to severe and permanent adverse side effects.

• Iodine-Based Contrast Media May Disrupt Thyroid Functions In Children Receiving MRI or CT Scans, FDA Warns

  April 1, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns giving young children iodine-based contrast agents to improve medical scanning results could cause a decrease in thyroid function.

• Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Linked To Hypersensitivity Reactions: Study

  February 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links gadolinium-based contrast agents to hypersensitivity reactions which can sometimes be life-threatening.

• Recent Strokes May Increase Gadolinium Brain Deposition Following MRI with Contrast: Study

  February 12, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that patients who have suffered recent strokes may face a higher risk of retaining potentially toxic gadolinium deposits in the brain after receiving MRI contrast dyes, particularly Magnevist.

• Study Warns Of Gadolinium Exposure Risks During Early Pregnancy

  August 26, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Healthcare professionals may be unknowingly injecting pregnant women with MRI dyes that could put their unborn children at risk, according to an FDA study.

• Expert Testimony Excluded on Link Between Gadolinium MRI Contrast Agents and Health Problems Claimed in Lawsuits

  August 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed plaintiff experts who were key to proving that gadolinium deposition can cause a host of health problems.

• Gadolinium Deposition Seen Following Frequent Omniscan Use On MS Patients: Study

  July 29, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links repeated use of Omniscan with gadolinium deposition in MS patients.

• “Linear” Gadolinium MRI Contrast Dyes Carry Higher Risk Of Accumulating In Patients’ Bodies: Study

  July 11, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that older, linear gadolinium contrast agents appear to have a much higher risk of leaving behind high levels of gadolinium in the brain.

• MRI Contrast Agent Caused Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Other Problems from Gadolinium Toxicity, Lawsuit Alleges

  May 23, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit against Bayer accuses the manufacturer's Magnevist MRI contrast dye of causing gadolinium deposition disease.