In children being evaluated for acute appendicitis, the absence of certain sonographic signs might allow expectant management for those at low or intermediate risk, even if the appendix is not seen.

We typically think of using ultrasound to take pictures of our organs and tissues to check if they are healthy. But a slight tweak to the tool might lead to treatments for certain diseases, scientists ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tenosynovitis detected through power Doppler ultrasound was able to predict the development of rheumatoid and ...

This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...

Diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy is difficult. An enlarging uterus can alter the position of the appendix, which may even show up in the right upper quadrant. In addition, loss of abdominal-wall ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Enter focused ultrasound stimulation (FUS), a technique that uses sound waves to reduce inflammation in targeted areas of the body. It’s a surprising new application for ultrasound technology, which ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a heterogeneous, chronic inflammatory disorder that can involve peripheral joints, entheses, and the axial skeleton, is more common in patients with psoriasis. Approximately ...