Men benefit from one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, a new review concludes. They live longer because a rupture of the abdominal aorta can be avoided. No such evidence is ...

Residual tumor resections (RTR) in patients with germ cell tumors (GCT) after salvage chemotherapy. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not include ...

If your doctor suspects a kidney disease or distention of the stomach, you might be advised to undergo an ultrasound of the upper abdomen. Unlike X-rays, where radiations are passed through the body ...

Purdue University researchers are using ultrasound images like this one to study abdominal aortic aneurysms, a potentially fatal condition that is the 13th leading cause of death in the United States.

Between 5% and 10% of men aged 65 to 79 have abdominal aortic aneurysms, but don't know it. If their weakened arteries burst they stand a very high risk of dying. Ultrasound screening of men in this ...

Dr. Carter answers the question: 'Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Test In Men?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What are the key things to know about abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings in men? Answer: An ...

Pancreatic cancer develops from uncontrolled cell growth in the pancreas. Doctors may use an ultrasound to help detect pancreatic cancer as part of their diagnosis. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can ...

Keeping in mind insurance guidelines, at what point during primary-prevention screening and assessment should abdominal ultrasound be ordered, particularly in individuals who smoke, are older than age ...