ultrasound: Quick Facts

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Scientists detect ‘pregnant’ coral using ultrasound device • Nov. 6, 2026, 12:47 PM ET (Popular Science)

New ultrasound platform detects early-stage stress fractures without radiation • Oct. 23, 2026, 10:14 PM ET (News-Medical)

Gentle brain ultrasound may help ease delusions in schizophrenia • Oct. 20, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

Facts

Also Known As	ultrasonography

Videos

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Topics

ultrasonic scanning echocardiography echoencephalography B-scan A-scan M-scan duplex scanning ultrasonics diagnostic radiology diagnosis genetic testing magnetic resonance imaging endoscopy cardiac catheterization cardiac magnetic resonance imaging lung ventilation/perfusion scan electrocardiography electroencephalography brain scanning thoracentesis

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