Gadolinium
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Gadolinium
Gadolinium is a metallic element that is used for a number of industrial applications. Its properties have made it useful in the manufacture of compact discs and computer memory disks; it is used in nuclear marine propulsion reactors; it can make other metals extremely malleable with the addition of a small amount of gadolinium to the alloy.
In the medical world, it has proven to be a valuable contrast agent in radiographic studies. When used as the contrast material in an MRI, gadolinium provides a very bright and easily observed image of physical aberrations. Its magnetic properties provide the high level of contrast. Moreover, gadolinium’s inclination to flow to lesions and growths such as tumors or scar tissue because of their high blood content makes it a natural contrast agent for internal physical abnormalities.
Gadolinium was approved by the FDA as a radiographic contrast agent in 1988. It has been used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, for MRA (magnetic resonance angiograms) and for other magnetic resonance studies. Gadolinium contrast agent is marketed by various firms under the names Omniscan, Prohance, Multihance, Magnevist and OptiMark.
Gadolinium use was expanded as magnetic resonance equipment became more and more commonplace in medical centers. In 1997, a disorder given the name nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis was documented and diagnosed, as cases of patient skin hardening that restricted movement became a recurring phenomenon. The disorder was later linked to the scarring of internal organs. In 2006, the link between these disorders and the use of gadolinium as a radiographic contrast agent was clearly established.
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Gadolinium In The News
Sport Shop dedicates weekend to Mikey Czech to benefit brain tumor researchThe Darien Sport Shop is dedicating three days in celebration of Mikey Czech of New Canaan, who died Sept. 7 from a pediatric brain tumor, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29 from 9 to 5:30 and Sunday from noon to 5, with various events that will culminate with the Darien Chamber of Commerce family tree lighting in the store’s parking lot and Santa’s arrival at 5 on Sunday.
Methods For Conducting Magnetic Resonance Angiography Safely In Patients With Contraindications To GadoliniumNephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) was first recognized in 1997 and described in 2000, and its association with gadolinium contrast agents was recognized in 2006. NSF is characterized by increased deposits of collagen, most frequently in the skin, but it can be systemic, and in severe cases fatal. There is no known consistently effective therapy. In 2006 and 2007 the U.S.
Sport Shop Event Honors Memory of Mikey CzechTraditionally, the weekend after Thanksgiving follows a time of reflection that ignites a season of giving as shoppers flock to stores to find the perfect gift.
