An accidental discovery could have future implications for the material makeup for MRI contrast media.

This could be especially helpful when timely clinical decisions relative to the use of a contrast agent need to be made.

LumiSystem enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate residual cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

The recommendations differ between professional medical organizations and contrast manufacturers as well.

A three-institution study of 473,482 patients found the risk of an adverse event following CT contrast increases in the summer and fall.

The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.

A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.

Case Western Reserve University researchers hope to make the diagnosis of cancer safer and less expensive.