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Millions of liters of medical imaging contrast media contribute to environmental pollution, study reveals

A new study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the significant environmental footprint of medical imaging contrast agents, finding that Medicare patients alone received 13.5 billion milliliters ...
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Philips’ image-guided navigation increases safety during coronary interventions and reduces the use of contrast media by an average of 28.8%

Late-breaking data from DCR4Contrast study presented at EuroPCR 2023 and SCAI 2023 also shows an average reduction in the total number of angiograms obtained during each procedure of 26.3% [1] The ...
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Contrast Media Used In Radiology Imaging: Comparison & Safety Guide Released

ContrastConnect has released a new guide on contrast media types used in contrast-enhanced diagnostic exams and the safety protocols surrounding them. Las Vegas, United States, September 4, 2026-- ...
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Contrast in imaging

“Contrast harms the kidneys” — this belief has been present among patients for years, and sometimes also among physicians. In clinical practice, it may raise concerns about imaging examinations and ...

Should Metformin Really Be Stopped Before and After Contrast-Enhanced CT? Insights from Package Inserts, Domestic and International Guidelines, and Recent Research ...

IntroductionWhen ordering a contrast-enhanced CT, a warning appears in the electronic medical record stating "Metformin in use." The instructions often state to stop the medication before the ...