Magnevist MRI Contrast Agent May Cause Hypersensitivity Reactions: FDA
Federal drug regulators are warning that some patients may have a hypersensitivity to Magnevist, an MRI contrast solution used to improve the outcome of MRI scans.
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NSF Cases Disappeared Following MRI Contrast Guidelines: Study
Restrictive guidelines put in place on gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) used during some MRI examinations appear to be working, according to the findings of U.S. researchers, who report that they…
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GE Healthcare Omniscan Lawsuit Settled on Eve of Trial
The first trial over nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) from Omniscan, a gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent manufactured by GE Healthcare, was settled in a last minute deal reached the night before…
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Risk With New MRI Contrast To Be Reviewed
The FDA has asked a panel of outside experts to evaluate the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) with a new MRI contrasting agent proposed by Bayer AG.
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) Lawsuit Set For Trial January 2011
Trial has been schedule to begin early next year for a lawsuit involving allegations that a gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent led to the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a…
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FDA Warns Not to Use Some MRI Contrast Agents With Kidney Patients
The FDA is banning the use of three major brands of MRI contrast agent on patients with kidney problems, and is forcing other manufacturers to change their labels to bring more…
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Settlements Reached by Bayer in 140 Cases
Bayer reports that it has reached settlement agreements with nearly half of the plaintiffs who have filed a Magnevist lawsuit, involving claims that the company’s gadolinium-based MRI contrasting agent caused…
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GE Healthcare Settles Libel Lawsuit Over Omniscan with Radiologist
GE Healthcare and a Danish scientist have reached a settlement in a libel lawsuit over statements made about the side effects of Omniscan, an MRI contrast agent that has been…
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Radiologist Fights Back Against GE Healthcare Over Omniscan Side Effects
A Danish scientist is filing a counterclaim against GE Healthcare in response to libel charges originally brought by the company over critical statements the radiologist made about potential side effects…
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Scheduled For Trial in San Francisco
A date has been set for the start of what could be the first trial of a lawsuit involving nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a severe and sometimes fatal condition caused…
