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• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Cause Acute Brain Lesions, Leading To Neurological Problems: Study

  June 8, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Certain MRI scans can detect acute brain lesions caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, which are a leading predictor of future neurological damage, according to the findings of a new study.

• Brain MRI Allergic Reaction Results in Lawsuit Against Maker of Gadiolinium Contrast Dye

  June 4, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A gadolinium contrast dye lawsuit indicates that a woman suffered severe allergic reactions and hospitalization after being injected with Gadavist before a brain MRI.

• Some MRI Contrast Agents May Leave More Gadolinium In Brains Than Others: Study

  May 31, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Amid reports of toxic gadolinium side effects following an MRI with contrast, a new study suggests that brains may retain more gadolinium from some contrast agents than from others.

• MRI Gadolinium Contrast Injections May Accumulate In Cerebrospinal Fluid, Study Warns

  May 22, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Mayo Clinic researchers indicate that gadolinium can accumulate in the cerebrospinal fluid and penetrate the brain blood barrier when used as contrast dyes to enhance MRI scans.

• Medication Guide About Gadolinium MRI Contrast Dye Risks Approved by FDA

  May 21, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA issued new Medication Guides for gadolinium MRI contrast dyes warning of potential build-up in the body and that some patients have experienced nerve damage and other symptoms.

• MRI Contrast Dye Lawsuit Filed Over Gadolinium Deposition Disease (GDD)

  May 18, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A recently filed lawsuit alleges that a commonly used MRI contrast dye caused a woman to develop a painful and incurable medical condition, known as Gadolinium Deposition Disease (GDD), leaving her with cognitive impairment, burning sensations on her skin, heart palpitations and severe pain throughout her body.

• Risk of Gadolinium Deposits from MRI Contrast Agents May Not Be Dose-Dependent: Study

  May 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions on how the build-up of gadolinium in the brain is determined, saying that brain tumor structure and radiation treatment may play a factor.

• Magnetic Resonance Thermometry May Carry Risk Of Tissue Overheating, FDA Warns

  April 26, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA warns that MR thermometry laser surgery could overheat surrounding brain tissue, resulting in serious injury and death.

• Gadolinium Toxicity Lawsuits Transferred to Various U.S. District Courts

  April 20, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A number of gadolinium toxicity lawsuits have been transferred out of the Northern District of California federal court to states where the plaintiffs reside.

• Gadolinium Brain Deposits Often Detected, But Ignored, By Radiologists: Study

  March 15, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Radiologists often fail to report scans indicating a build up of gadolinium contrast agents in patients' brains, according to a new study.