In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology ...
A set of four abnormal ultrasound markers during early pregnancy can aid in the detection of chromosomal anomalies and the ...
Ultrasound-derived VAT demonstrated better predictive ability than BMI and waist circumference in hepato-metabolic assessment in MASLD.
A gallbladder ultrasound can help find gallstones, which are common and affect 10% to 15% of the U.S. population. The ultrasound is noninvasive and requires fasting for up to 12 hours before the test.
Abdominal ultrasound has become central in hospital medicine as a rapid, noninvasive, and radiation-free imaging modality for the evaluation of a wide range of acute and subacute abdominal conditions, ...
Introduction: Controversy surrounding the appropriateness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for women has resulted in conflicting professional guidelines. While it is known that women have ...
At 18, Maya Ortiz developed sharp stomach pain that flared after meals. She chalked it up to her usual “sensitive stomach.” But over the following months, the ache grew to agony. “I’d drink milk and ...
Background: The effectiveness of a 15° left-lateral tilt for alleviating the inferior vena cava (IVC) compression caused by a gravid uterus has been questioned. This study assessed the benefits of ...