Muscle ultrasound may be a useful tool in diagnosing later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a new study that compared the technique to physical examinations and electromyography (EMG) ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ultrasound therapy does nothing to help an injured skeletal muscle heal any faster, according to a new study conducted in rats. Although ultrasound is one of the most frequently ...

QMUS may serve as a reliable, non-invasive biomarker for monitoring DMD progression and functional status, addressing limitations of traditional assessments. Strong correlations were found between ...

Increased muscle echo intensity effectively identifies insulin resistance and impaired insulin sensitivity. (HealthDay News) — Muscle ultrasound can detect insulin resistance and lower muscle mass, ...

A simple ultrasound of a patient’s thigh or shoulder muscle may detect insulin resistance before it progresses to type 2 diabetes or even prediabetes. In a study, Michigan Medicine researchers ...

Ultrasound can be used to detect early-developing insulin resistance in adults with obesity, according to a study published June 12 in the Journal of Ultrasound Medicine. Here are three things to know ...

All botox treatment at the Royal Preston Hospital will now be ultrasound-guided for improved patient comfort. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity has spent more than £14,000 on two portable ...

The era of “thin equals healthy” is fading. Doctors warn that very low BMI can increase the risk of osteoporosis, fractures and early muscle loss. Bones need resistance to stay strong. Without muscle, ...