This is done with the use of ß-human chorionic gonadotropin levels (ß-hCG), transvaginal ultrasound and, in some cases, uterine curettage. Although progesterone levels are typically higher in ...

Ectopic pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube in over 95% of cases. [3] Other locations for ectopic pregnancies are rare: abdominal, ovarian or cervical. The most common location in the fallopian ...

Sep. 30, 2024 — A new hand-held scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering ...

An ultrasound is a safe and painless way to see inside your body. It shows you and your doctor an image of your uterus and the fetus. What’s an ultrasound and how is it used in pregnancy? An ...

Ultrasound testing, also known as ultrasonography or sonography, is an imaging test that uses sound waves to produce pictures of inside the body. An ultrasound can create images of organs, bodily ...

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is used for diagnosing lung cancer and certain inflammatory lung diseases that cannot be confirmed with standard imaging tests. The procedure can also help determine ...

Unfortunately the boy presented again 11 days later with right lower quadrant pain and fever. Ultrasound revealed a collection in the RIF, and he returned to theatre for washout. His recovery was slow ...

Micrograph of salpingitis isthmica nodosa, showing the characteristic nodular thickening. H&E stain.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses the differential reflectance of acoustic waves at ultrasonic frequencies to detect objects and measure distances. It is commonly used for ...