Radiocontrast agents are substances which are administered to a patient before that patient undergoes any of many medical imaging procedures. These agents are used to increased the clarity of the images taken.
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Iodinated Contrast MediaIonic Iodinated Contrast MediaLymphatic Staining Agents | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast MediaNon-Iodinated Contrast MediaUltrasound Contrast Media |
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Contrast Media and Drugs used in the Department: A Simple Guide to the Basics
Delves into all of the issues a professional might need to know, including details about contrast media in general, CT contrast agents, and barium sulphate. Also contains a Powerpoint presentation about anaphalaxis. - Contrast Media and Drugs used in the Department: A Simple Guide to the Basics
http://www.e-radiography.net/contrast_media/contrast_media_introduction.htm
Drugs.com: Radiocontrast Agents
Contains information about agents including iodinated and ionic iodinated contrast media, lymphatic staining agents, and ultrasound contrast media. - Drugs.com: Radiocontrast Agents
http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/radiocontrast-agents.html
The Usefulness of Iodine-123 in Evaluating Thyroid Carcinoma
Article from the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology details iodine-123 in evaluation of thyroid cancers. It allows a PDF version of the full text as well as a signup for aalerts when the article is cited or corrected. - The Usefulness of Iodine-123 in Evaluating Thyroid Carcinoma
http://tech.snmjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/27/4/279