Safety improvements urged for MRI facilities

Article Abstract:

Several experts gathered for a teleconference on September 21, 2005 to educate physicians and technicians about the current state of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging practices. Safety experts believe that adoption of new guidelines and other measures would reduce hazards of MR imaging like failure of implantable devices, burns, and injury from projectiles drawn by the device's powerful magnet.

General services, Safety and security measures, Diagnostic imaging

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MRI contrast agents may pose risk for patients with kidney disease

Article Abstract:

Researchers have disclosed that the contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with renal insufficiency are associated with increased mortality and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recommended that MRI contrast agents should be used only if required in patients with advanced kidney failure.

United States. Food and Drug Administration, Kidney diseases, Clinical report

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Researchers seek headway in bringing science to sports concussion treatment

Article Abstract:

The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) used as a new technology to detect changes in brain function of injured athlete and link the changes to treatment and recovery time is reviewed.

Brain, Concussion, Postconcussional syndrome

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