Ultrasound as a therapeutic modality has been around for over 75 years, yet with many recent advances in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound probe design, there are seemingly endless applications for ...

Ultrasound is a mechanical pressure wave with a frequency above the range of human hearing (>20 kHz) that is increasingly used as a diagnostic, surgical, neuromodulation and drug delivery tool ...

Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging ...

Ultrasound can’t detect stomach ulcers as easily as other methods, like upper endoscopy. But since ultrasound is noninvasive, it might be beneficial in some situations, like detecting large ulcers or ...

Repeat exams using widely available and inexpensive ultrasound imaging could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new study.

An ultrasound is one of several tests that can help confirm a soft tissue sarcoma diagnosis. Ultrasounds create detailed images showing the size and location of tumors. These images can also be used ...

A testicular ultrasound is a low-risk procedure for diagnosing a range of medical issues, such as testicular torsion, testicular cancer, and epididymitis. Knowing what to expect during a testicular ...

An ultrasound, which is also called sonography, is a test that uses sound waves to see inside your body. It creates real-time images or videos of internal organs and tissues without the need for ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Repeat exams using widely available and inexpensive ultrasound imaging could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according ...