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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…