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Reaction to Contrast Agents May Occur Despite Premedication
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Title Reaction to Contrast Agents May Occur Despite Premedication
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570780?src=rss
Description Allergic-like reactions to gadolinium contrast agents may occur despite premedication with corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to a report by researchers from the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Radiology
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Date Feb 29, 2008
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