Theo Dawson was diagnosed with spina bifida after a 20-week ultrasound and received fetal surgery before he was born.

HealthDay News — Routine first-trimester ultrasounds lead to earlier detection of fetal anomalies, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in PLOS Medicine.

Earlier diagnosis of certain fetal anomalies occurred more frequently in centers with detailed first-trimester anatomical protocols.

You’ll see your doctor 3-4 times during the second trimester. This is when the anatomy scan, genetic testing, and diabetes screening happens. Your doctor will also measure the baby's growth, your ...

The Government has agreed to a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services. In a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said the ...

What began as a simple routine cancer check-up for Cape Town mom blogger Julie Kynaston has sparked an outpouring of ...

Song et al. develop a wearable ultrasound system that automatically quantifies diaphragm movement in intercostal and subcostal views. This technique analyzes respiratory mechanics and accurately ...

Ultrasound is produced by high frequency vibrations beyond the range of human hearing. The frequency of ultrasound is therefore greater than 20,000 hertz. Ultrasound, like audible sounds, is ...