Emerging Studies Find that Gadolinium Scans Are Toxic to Kidneys

Emerging scientific studies are indicating that certain contrast agents used in MRI scans are toxic to kidneys.

Gadolinium-based agents, which are newer than the iodine-based ones, have been found to be toxic, particularly to patients with existing kidney problems, according to a report in Amednews.com

Roger Rodby, MD, a nephrologist and associate professor of medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, is quoted saying the following in the article: "It is my conclusion that gadolinium may cause further kidney damage in cases where the recipient has prior kidney disease."

In light of such advice from specialists, health care professionals are recommending caution when using gadolinium in patients with kidney disease.

Not only can it cause further harm to their kidneys, it has also been linked with a debilitating skin condition, Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis or Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD).

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