The biggest concern of getting an MRI scan is the possible side effect of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, or NSF for short. It is a rare disease that causes the excessive growth of connective tissue, known as fibrosis. It is a relatively new disease, as it was not until 1997 that the first case of NSF [...]
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While MRI can create very detailed images on their own, it is a common practice to make use of contrast agents. This is done to enhance the images of organs and soft tissue after an MRI scanning or to make tissue matter that is hard to detect easier to see. Contrast agents react strongly to magnetic [...]
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