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• Gadolinium From Contrast Dyes Collect in Brain, Mayo Clinic Warns

  March 18, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that gadolinium used in MRI contrasting agents collects in brain tissue, raising questions about potential health effects.

• GE MRI Magnet Recall Issued Due to Life-Threatening Injury Risk

  February 23, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Thousands of GE MRI systems are being recalled because of a risk of life-threatening injuries that could be caused by ferrous objects left in the MRI when it is activated.

• EPA Issues Guidance on Protection From Radiation During X-Ray Procedures

  January 28, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has issued new X-ray guidance for federal facilities, calling for them to use the lowest amounts of radiation possible for patient safety.

• Brain Scans Overused For Headache Exams, Despite Guidelines: Study

  March 18, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Doctors are prescribing unnecessary MRIs to analyze headache reports, a new study finds.

• Gadolinium Contrast Agents May Cause MRI Scan Misdiagnosis: Study

  December 23, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  MRI contrasting agents, used to enhance test results, may be distorting them, leading to misdiagnosis of brain disorders, according to Japanese researchers.

• Hospira Issues Lidocaine Injection Recall Due to Dark Particulate Matter

  October 7, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Hospira is recalling one lot of lidocaine injection because it could be contaminated with steel particles.

• Doctors Influenced By Kickbacks, Overprescribe Painkillers, Studies Show

  August 8, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Confusion over back pain treatment guidelines and illegal kickbacks may be leading to overprescription by doctors

• Hidden Fungal Infections from Recalled Epidural Injections Spotted on MRI

  June 24, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  MRIs could be used to spot fungal infections like those that led to a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak, according to the findings of a new study.

• MRI May Detect Metal-on-Metal Hip Tissue Damage: Study

  May 21, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams may be used to detect developing problems with metal-on-metal hip replacements before patients start showing...

• Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Results in $5M Verdict Against GE

  March 26, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ohio jury has determined that GE Healthcare failed to provide proper warnings about the potential side effects of its...