To evaluate the usefulness of abdominal ultrasound in infants with gasless abdomen radiographically suspected to have spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP). These data suggest that abdominal ...

The distribution of body fat, and particularly fat accumulated around the abdomen, is a determining factor in the risk of developing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. However, not all abdominal ...

What Is an AAA Screening Ultrasound? An AAA screening (or abdominal aortic aneurysm screening) is an ultrasound that looks at the main blood vessels in the abdomen. This imaging study allows your ...

Purdue University researchers are using ultrasound images like this one to study abdominal aortic aneurysms, a potentially fatal condition that is the 13th leading cause of death in the United States.

Transvaginal sonography is the single best diagnostic test to assess suspected ectopic pregnancy, according to a systematic review published in the April 24 issue of JAMA. Clinical history and ...

A 27-year-old obese Caucasian woman was referred with a large thoracoabdominal liposarcoma, diagnosed by means of percutaneous biopsy. A CT scan of the chest and abdomen revealed a tumor measuring 20 ...

For your abdominal ultrasound, we must ask that you have nothing to eat or drink eight hours prior to the exam. It is very important to be properly prepped for an abdominal ultrasound. If you are on ...

An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth that occurs in the abdomen. An abdominal mass causes visible swelling and may change the shape of the abdomen. A person with an abdominal mass may notice weight ...

Your first pregnancy ultrasound is usually an exciting event: You’re 12 or 13 weeks pregnant and looking forward to getting a glimpse of the baby that’s been growing for the last 3 months. You know ...

Mechanical engineering undergraduate researcher, Ryan Smith. Smith will be finishing his final semester in mechanical engineering at CU Boulder this fall. His interests include numerical ...

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of the Alturion ultrasound system with AI-powered workflow built for high-volume settings.