Ultrasound technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. A group of noted obstetricians and gynecologists maintain that ultrasound is more cost-effective and safer than other imaging modalities ...

A new study reveals that almost all women who opt to see an ultrasound image of their fetus before having an abortion decide to go through with the procedure. The research, which was published in ...

If your doctor suspects a kidney disease or distention of the stomach, you might be advised to undergo an ultrasound of the upper abdomen. Unlike X-rays, where radiations are passed through the body ...

Keeping in mind insurance guidelines, at what point during primary-prevention screening and assessment should abdominal ultrasound be ordered, particularly in individuals who smoke, are older than age ...

Never heard of an abdominal aortic aneurysm? Then listen up! The often fatal condition is on the rise across North America (largely because of early detection). To learn more, SheKnows.com chatted ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover cancer science, treatments and attitudes. It’s hard to understand opposition to screening middle-aged women for breast ...