Urethral catheterization is an important diagnostic procedure in infants with suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). Urine sufficient for culture and analysis is not always obtained, necessitating ...

Have you ever wondered why your sonologist or doctor tells you to drink a glass full of water before going for an ultrasound? A full bladder helps the sound waves travel better which results in a ...

Rigby, D., Housami, F.A. (2009) Using bladder ultrasound to detect urinary retention in patients. Nursing Times; 105: 21 Bladder ultrasound is now considered a safer alternative to catheterisation in ...

You will meet with one of our care team nurses to prepare you for your focused ultrasound. Your nurse will perform the following steps before your surgery: Fully shave and clean your head Take your ...

Emerson Hospital and Middlesex Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center announced that endoscopic ultrasound procedures are now offered at Emerson Hospital in Concord. The EUS device is the latest in ...

2.1 Uterine fibroids are benign tumours of the uterine wall. They can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms including menorrhagia, intermenstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, and urinary ...