Prostate cancer could be diagnosed faster by using a new “game changing” ultrasound scan instead of a traditional MRI, research has shown. Currently patients must undergo both an MRI scan and ...

The tests may include: An ultrasound scan to create an image of your thyroid gland A biopsy to examine a sample of cells from your thyroid Scans, such as a CT or MRI, to check if the cancer has ...

An ultrasound scan is a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a picture of a part of the inside of your body. The ultrasound scanner has a probe that gives off sound waves. The ...

It involves a blood test and a test to measure fluid at the back of the baby’s neck (nuchal translucency) with an ultrasound scan. However, combined screening is not a diagnostic test, which means it ...

Dynamic ultrasound images were included on the basis of the following criteria: visible thyroid nodules; visible maximal cross-sectional area of the nodule; and a 180-degree view of the nodule, with ...

Medicare typically covers the cost of thyroid tests if a doctor deems them necessary. These diagnostic tools allow the healthcare professional to determine whether someone has thyroid gland problems.