Xuanhe Zhao is a professor of mechanical engineering and civil and environmental engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA. On a sunny day in April, one of us (C.W.) jogged ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Medical experts and pregnancy resources have outlined how ultrasound schedules typically work, why they may change, and how parents can prepare. Standard care includes first- and second-trimester ...

Breast cancer ultrasound can help detect signs of potential cancer, such as irregular lumps or abnormal features within a lump or mass. However, while ultrasound can identify suspicious areas, it ...

A Concordia-led team of researchers has developed a new AI-driven robotic system that can perform cardiac ultrasound scans ...