Experts have developed a first-of-its-kind fluorinated contrast agent they believe will provide more detailed MR imaging and aid in the treatment of certain cancers. 

Affected patients may have had their name, date of birth, address, health insurance information and medical information compromised, though there is currently no evidence that any data has been misused.

In some cases, MRI with sedation can delay workflows by 60 minutes or more, putting staff and patients in a bind.

Researchers involved in the work are hopeful their findings will help patients find relief sooner.

As a person’s concentration dwindles during resting state or task-based sequences, the resultant brain activity observed on imaging could be misleading.

These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.