Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 08:32
in Physics & Chemistry
To enhance the visibility of organs as they are scanned with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), patients are usually injected with a compound known as a contrast agent before going into the scanner. The most commonly used MRI contrast agents are based on the metal gadolinium; however, these metal compounds can be harmful for young children or people with kidney problems.