We typically think of using ultrasound to take pictures of our organs and tissues to check if they are healthy. But a slight tweak to the tool might lead to treatments for certain diseases, scientists ...

A miniature ultrasound device (inset) is placed directly over a patient’s spleen, directing low-intensity sound waves at the organ to potentially reduce severe inflammation associated with COVID-19 ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have begun a pilot clinical trial to test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related ...

Background Splenomegaly is common in infectious mononucleosis (IM) and splenic rupture during the return-to-play process is a known complication. 1 Because IM has a variable disease course, safe ...

Inflammation: It’s the body’s natural response to injury and infection, but medical science now recognizes it as a double-edged sword. When inflammation becomes chronic, it can contribute to a host of ...

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein. This major blood vessel drains blood from the ...