A follow-up project will investigate whether specialized ultrasound applications (e.g. determination of liver fat content and liver stiffness) work better with the high-performance probes than ...

CHICAGO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the ...

A liver ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image on a computer screen. Doctors may recommend this test for people experiencing liver issues. Learn more here.

According to Cancer Research UK, liver cancer is the 17th most common cancer in the UK. On average, over 6500 cases are diagnosed annually, and more than 5800 people die from the disease each year.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about liver cysts. After learning that these are mostly benign, I’m wondering if the same is true for gallbladder polyps.

It has an 85% to 95% success rate in clinical trials, according to Johns Hopkins University. It is being studied in the kidney and the prostate, which are solid tissue organs like the liver.