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  2. Most accurate ultrasound test ‘can detect 96% of women with ...

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    The most accurate ultrasound test can detect 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women, new research suggests. The findings indicate that the test should replace the current standard of care ...

  3. Medical ultrasound - Wikipedia

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    Medical ultrasound includes diagnostic techniques (mainly imaging techniques) using ultrasound, as well as therapeutic applications of ultrasound. In diagnosis, it is used to create an image of internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs, to measure some characteristics (e.g., distances and velocities) or to generate an informative audible sound.

  4. Gynecologic ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Device for both vaginal ultrasonography and abdominal ultrasonography Transvaginal ultrasonography to check the location of an intrauterine device (IUD). The examination can be performed by transabdominal ultrasonography, generally with a full bladder which acts as an acoustic window to achieve better visualization of pelvis organs, or by transvaginal ultrasonography with a specifically ...

  5. Vaginal ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    It is preferred over abdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. [2] It also can be used to evaluate patients with post-menopausal bleeding. [3] The finding on transvaginal ultrasound of a thin endometrial lining gives the physician a 99% negative predictive value that the patient does not have endometrial cancer. [3]

  6. Hematometra - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis [ edit ] Although hematometra can often be diagnosed based purely on the patient's history of amenorrhea and cyclic abdominal pain, as well as a palpable pelvic mass on examination, the diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound , which will show blood pooled in the uterus and an enlargement of the uterine cavity.

  7. Pelvic congestion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A very large (9 cm) fibroid of the uterus which is causing pelvic congestion syndrome as seen on ultrasound. Diagnosis can be made using ultrasound or laparoscopy testing. The condition can also be diagnosed with a venogram, CT scan, or an MRI. Ultrasound is the diagnostic tool most commonly used. [8]

  8. The One Habit Women Over 60 Should Stop Doing - AOL

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    Most women over 60 have entered a new phase in life and health: post-menopause. According to Dr. Tara Scott, MD, gynecologist and Medical Advisor at Versalie, by the age of 60, most women are ...

  9. Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older ...

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    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.