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Article: New research on metaplasia from University of Heidelberg summarized.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 18, 2009
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According to a study from Heidelberg, Germany, "Gadolinium (Gd) is associated with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a severe disorder mimicking scleroderma with involvement of the skin, lungs, heart, liver, and muscles. There is strong evidence that specific Gd-containing contrast agents (GCCAs) used in magnetic resonance imaging can cause NSF when administered to patients with chronic kidney disease."
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