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Ultrasound is a procedure in which high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasonography.

Ice massage, massage guns or rest? Runners tried three ways to recover

In a randomized trial of 80 recreational runners, repeated ice massage, percussive massage, and combined treatment improved reactive strength, reduced muscle soreness, and produced greater reductions in calf and Achilles tendon stiffness over 72 hours than passive rest. Combined treatment produced the largest improvement in reactive strength, although its advantage over individual treatments was based on exploratory comparisons, and none of the interventions showed a sustained benefit for the biochemical marker LDH.

11 Nov 2026

Researchers identify previously unknown cause of fatal newborn brain disorder

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) identify a previously unknown cause of a fatal newborn brain disorder, giving long-awaited answers to families whose children were affected by the disease.

11 Nov 2026

Complex procedure offers relief for children with chronic pancreatitis

Acute recurrent pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis can take an enormous toll on children, causing severe pain and repeated hospitalizations.

9 Nov 2026

The Mediterranean diet has a modern problem, and it isn't just about food

A narrative review published in Applied Sciences examined how urbanisation, time constraints, food costs, and changing lifestyles have contributed to declining adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Drawing on 116 references, the authors identified workplace and school interventions, nutrition education, physical activity, and Mediterranean-inspired convenience foods as potential strategies for adapting this dietary pattern to modern life.

5 Nov 2026

Temporary ultrasonic sensor provides continuous feedback during spinal cord healing

Following a $13.48 million dollar award from the defense department, a team of engineers and surgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine have published their first proof-of-concept study that shows temporarily implanting a tiny ultrasonic device into the location of a spinal cord injury can be feasible, safe and potentially useful.

5 Nov 2026

Reducing hallucinations in schizophrenia with focused ultrasound: First-in-human clinical trial begins

Auditory hallucinations – or hearing voices that others do not hear – affect more than 70% of people with schizophrenia. Despite treatment with antipsychotic medications, approximately 40% continue to experience persistent hallucinations. For these patients, new treatment approaches are urgently needed.

3 Nov 2026

From simple ovulation treatments to IVF, how doctors choose the right approach

A clinical review on female infertility discusses causes, IVF options, and complications, equipping clinicians to improve patient care and treatment outcomes.

2 Nov 2026

Researchers test noninvasive ultrasound treatment for schizophrenia-related hallucinations

30 Oct 2026

Incisionless brain procedure eliminates Parkinson's tremors for air force veteran

To the untrained eye, a "ham" radio may look like a simple device. However, inside its casing, dozens of delicate wires and tiny elements perform distinct yet connected functions to deliver messages to a vast network of operators around the world.

30 Oct 2026

Major studies identify accurate non-invasive tests for liver disease

Two major international studies have delivered the strongest evidence to date on which non-invasive tests can accurately diagnose and measure the severity of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its more severe form, MASH, reducing reliance on liver biopsy.

29 Oct 2026

AI tool reads abdominal ultrasounds and accelerates emergency diagnoses

When a patient arrives in the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, every minute counts. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are investigating ways to streamline the work of radiologists and make it more efficient.

29 Oct 2026

Noninvasive focused ultrasound offers hope for treating advanced Parkinson's

As Stan Au's Parkinson's disease symptoms progressed, everyday activities became daily battles. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn't sign his name.

27 Oct 2026

Heated tobacco products cause immediate cardiovascular and genetic damage

Just one session of heated tobacco product use results in measurable damage to the blood vessels, according to a study published today (Tuesday) in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

27 Oct 2026

Implantable drug-delivery device could help prevent recurrence of glioblastoma

Patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor, usually undergo surgery to remove the tumor. However, it's difficult for surgeons to remove all of the cancer cells, and the tumor often recurs.

26 Oct 2026

New augmented reality technology guides surgeons to hidden tumors

A research collaboration in Gothenburg has developed technology that creates an interactive 3D image of an organ during surgery.

26 Oct 2026

Doctors explain why breast cancer screening should start at age 40

Advances in breast cancer screening and treatment are helping doctors detect the disease earlier, tailor therapies to individual patients and, in some cases, spare women from unnecessary chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

24 Oct 2026

$New ultrasound platform detects early-stage stress fractures without radiation$

New ultrasound platform detects early-stage stress fractures without radiation

Tibial stress fractures are among the most common overuse injuries affecting military personnel, but they can be difficult to identify in their earliest stages.

23 Oct 2026

Low-power implantable neural chip tracks communication across brain regions

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapeutic technique that delivers electrical pulses to specific areas of the brain via an implant to modulate neural activity.

23 Oct 2026

Babies born small may face lasting differences in school performance

The study highlights that fetal size, not just gestational age, plays a crucial role in long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for term-born children.

23 Oct 2026

Standardized protocol enables safer kidney biopsies in high-risk patients

Results from a prospective study reveal that with standardized precautions, even high-risk patients may safely undergo a kidney biopsy, a cornerstone of kidney diagnostics that is often perceived as dangerous in certain vulnerable patient populations.

22 Oct 2026