Although contrast agents have an essential role in non-invasive imaging techniques, potential side effects limit their use. For example, both low- and iso-osmolar iodinated contrast media used in ...

A brief screening checklist may flag patients with suspected polyethylene glycol allergy to help guide the selection of ...

The recommendation is included in the organization’s “Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes,” published Aug. 30 in the European Heart Journal. “Ultrasound contrast agents ...

Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to ...

Results of the Phase I clinical trial, presented at the bi-annual Contrast Media Research symposium in Oslo, Norway, conclude that this novel macrocyclic manganese-based contrast agent was well ...

A new study has found why MRI scans may leave harmful metals behind in a person's body. The University of New Mexico (UNM) study explored health risks caused by toxic rare earth metal gadolinium, ...

Centargo compatible with Ultravist® (iopromide), Isovue® (iopamidol), Optiray® (ioversol), Omnipaque™ (iohexol) and now, Visipaque™ (iodixanol) Follows recent FDA clearance to expand the use of ...

Bayer revealed first results of the pediatric study from the pivotal clinical development program QUANTI for its low-dose MRI contrast agent QUANTI Pediatric evaluated the pharmacokinetics and safety ...

Contrast media used for medical imaging may be contributing to environmental pollution as researchers measure and consider the impact.