A transvaginal ultrasound can provide more detailed images than an abdominal ultrasound and may be needed in late pregnancy.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Once known mostly for imaging, ultrasound is now being harnessed to treat a range of diseases, with promising results in cancer therapy.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Alzheimer’s disease can feel like a thief, sneaking in to steal memories, independence, and the moments that matter most. ...

Neurologists at Florida Atlantic University have launched a new research tool combining focused ultrasound and magnetic ...

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 ...

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, ...