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FDA Warning: Remove Drug Patches Before MRI to Prevent Burns to Skin

Some transdermal patches contain metal and may cause burns to the skin if patients wear them during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a public health advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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