Ultrasound has long been used for helping doctors see inside the body, but focused high frequency sound waves are offering ...

Marie Filatov can still remember the doctor that day telling her “everything looks great, there’s just one thing…” ...

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A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of the prostate may also be called a prostate sonogram or endorectal ultrasound. A doctor usually performs a TRUS to help diagnose prostate cancer or detect prostate ...

In early pregnancy, the fetal pole is the first stage of embryonic growth visible on an ultrasound. Find out what it means when the fetal pole isn't visible. The fetal pole, which is also called an ...

Liver cancer occurs when cells of the liver grow uncontrollably and form a lump called a tumor or mass. The liver is a large organ that sits under your ribs on the right side of the body. It serves ...

Dr. James Stein answers the question: 'Role Of Ultrasound Stress Testing?' — -- Question: What is the role of ultrasound stress testing? Answer: One of the mainstays of evaluating and managing ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. With five years of experience as a writer ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

An ultrasound-guided liver biopsy is a routine procedure in which doctors remove a small piece of liver tissue for analysis in a lab. Your doctor might recommend this procedure if they suspect there ...

Over the last few months much misinformation has been spread about legislation offering women the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of their child prior to abortion. To be clear, these laws are ...

A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test that produces images of a person’s liver and its blood vessels. A liver ultrasound can help diagnose various conditions that affect the liver, such as fatty ...