Fetal ultrasound is the most widely used medical imaging method during pregnancy. It is used to view the developing fetus and also to guide procedures.
Ultrasound is used for many musculoskeletal conditions—from identifying injuries and chronic conditions to guiding diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
A growth in the thyroid, a gland that sits at the front of the neck, on top of the windpipe.
A swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. Treatment may involve radioactive iodine, surgery, or medication.
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
Dense breasts have a higher proportion of glandular and connective tissues relative to fatty tissue.
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.