Therapeutic ultrasound is used in physical therapy to help heal muscles and reduce pain. Ultrasound treatment should not be used over open wounds or in areas with metal implants. Therapeutic ...

Understanding pelvic ultrasound reports Fed up with deciphering jargon, Dr Attiya Khan asked consultant gynaecologist Mr Rehan Khan for a plain language guide to understanding pelvic ultrasounds.

A seven-week ultrasound is not always performed, but it can help confirm the pregnancy and determine the due date. You can usually hear the heartbeat during a seven-week ultrasound. A seven-week ...

In the early 2000s, we saw huge progress in the health of mothers and their children around the world. But that progress has lagged in recent years—maternal and newborn deaths remain stubbornly high.