An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

Medical experts emphasize that the choice of imaging for acute abdominal pain depends on pain location, suspected cause, and patient factors. Ultrasound is preferred for right upper quadrant and ...

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 ...

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has increasingly emerged as a pivotal imaging modality in the diagnosis and management of abdominal trauma. By utilising microbubble contrast agents, CEUS enhances ...

What should patients expect during a portable ultrasound exam, and how can they ensure accurate results? In a featured ...

Personalized Prediction Model for Hepatocellular Carcinoma With a Bayesian Clinical Reasoning Approach This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2018 World Cancer Congress Abstracts. This abstract ...

Medicare Part B covers diagnostic ultrasound imaging when a doctor deems it medically necessary and performs it in a Medicare-accepting facility. Part B generally doesn’t cover screening ultrasounds, ...

Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to visualize structures within the body. It is an effective diagnostic tool that doctors typically employ early in their evaluation of a symptom or condition. If a ...