For MRI scans, radiologists use gadolinium, a substance that alters the magnetic properties of water molecules in the human ...

You are also right that the iodine-containing dye from CT scans can precipitate hyperthyroidism in a person who is destined to get it. However, the risk of this occurring is low. There is no increased ...

I am a male who is 58 years of age. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and just this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have had symptoms of dry eyes, weight loss and ...

A new study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the significant environmental footprint of medical imaging contrast ...