Ultrasound exams during pregnancy are common. And researchers have now looked at whether a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is more likely among children exposed to this technology in the womb.

If you are suffering from muscle pain, joint inflammation, or any old injury for a long time and are not getting relief from medicines, then ultrasonic therapy can be an effective option. But know ...

The depth — as indicated on the image and as read by the authors for the study — is the farthest down the ultrasound beam reaches, explained Dr. Jacques S. Abramowicz, who is chair of the safety ...