Are The Risks Of Drugs That Enhance Imaging Tests Overblown?

Contrast agent, a drug that enhances CT scans, is sometimes skipped because of concerns about side effects.

A contrast agent doesn’t make you feel better or treat what’s ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.

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