Reimagining MRI contrast: Iron outperforms gadolinium: Nanophotonics lab creates iron-based TI contrast agent for MRI
Date | 22nd, Aug 2018 |
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Source | ScienceDaily - General News Websites |
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Nanoscientists have demonstrated a method for loading nanoparticles with iron ions to create MRI contrast agents that outperform gadolinium chelates, the mainstay contrast agent that is facing increased scrutiny due to potential safety concerns.