A doctor may use an ultrasound scan as one of the first tests to diagnose and assess a soft tissue sarcoma. An ultrasound can help doctors determine the nature of the lump and plan the most effective ...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But a new cancer treatment method from CU Boulder researchers uses sound waves to soften tumors and could be a ...

Researchers have developed a new ultrasound method that can, for the first time, measure tension in human tissue, potentially revolutionizing disease diagnosis. An ultrasound device emits ...

Khokhlova says the key to harnessing histotripsy’s benefits “will be combining ablation of the primary tumor in the pancreas with some other therapy.” Combination treatment could fight recurrent ...

A 14-year-old Asian young woman presented for a routine school physical examination with a 4-month history of an enlarging, nontender mass overlying her left scapula. She initially believed that the ...

Breast health screenings can feel overwhelming, especially when medical terminology and unfamiliar procedures create anxiety about what lies ahead. Understanding breast ultrasounds removes much of ...