History of Harm

Infographic illustrating concerns and issues related to the safety and regulation of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in medical imaging, including data on toxicity, manufacturer claims, FDA approval, doctor and public perceptions, patient experiences, and trust in the system.

1988

GBCAs released

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1994

GE employee instructed to “burn the data” in preclinical data regarding fatal fibrosis from Omniscan.

1996

Study shows GBCAs cause brain lesions, ataxia, tremors, myoclonus & more.

2011

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Misleading Drug Application

2017

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GBCA Bans + Research

2017

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FDA Hearing

2021

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Crystal & CHD

2022

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CDC

1995

Preclinical study shows that macrocylic agents, like gadobutrol, are more neurotoxic & kill rats faster, with fewer doses.

2006

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Global Fibrosis

2012

A lighthouse with a red and white exterior standing on a rocky coastline under a cloudy sky, with the text 'The Lighthouse Project' and 'Shedding Light on the Effects of Gadolinium Retention from Contrast MRIs' overlaying the sky.

Gadolinium Toxicity.com

2017

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Ponzi Scheme Article

2019

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MriDye.com

2022

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Industry Admissions

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FAERS Medwatch

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