Fibrosis

Research from McGuireWoods LLP provide new insights into fibrosis

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, May 18th, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "The epidemiologic link between exposure to gadolinium-based contrast (GBC) agents and the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with moderate to severe end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has caused concern among physicians, particularly radiologists and nephrologists. The concerns of manufacturers of GBC agents and the U.S."

"Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have led to the publication of product label warnings and a Public Health Advisory. As more cases of NSF associated with GBC agent exposure have surfaced, manufacturers and physicians have become increasingly concerned about the potential for...

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