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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves generated electronically using special crystals in a probe. The sound travels through your body, and bounces off different tissues and back to a receiver on ...

Men aged 65 and over will receive invitations to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced on Friday. The service, which will kick off from the Ħamrun community ...

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 ...