Ultrasound radiology stands out as an exceptionally safe, affordable and versatile diagnostic tool in modern medicine. Unlike ...

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 ...

What lies beneath the surface? Ultrasound is revealing the earliest signs of psoriatic arthritis, and changing care in the ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Thyroid gland ultrasounds produce images that can help diagnose conditions such as cancer, goiters, and Grave’s disease. The thyroid gland is an important organ that produces several hormones. Various ...

You can tighten your skin with non-surgical methods like ultrasound, laser, radiofrequency, intense pulsed light (IPL), and fibroblast skin tightening. Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images Wrinkles and ...

Transvaginal ultrasounds are solidly on the list of medical procedures no one wants but you’ll probably need at some point anyway. This type of ultrasound can be useful if your doctor needs to get a ...

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 ...

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 Fetal Ultrasound? ‌A fetal ultrasound is a test carried out during pregnancy that uses sound waves to create an image of your baby in the uterus. An ultrasound is a normal part of prenatal ...