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What we do<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Ultrasound<\/strong>
    \nUltrasound, or sonography, is a technique that uses sound waves to study and treat different areas of the body. Its high frequency sound waves are transmitted to the area of interest and returns echoes that are recorded and captured as images. Ultrasound is non-invasive and does not involve radiation. Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body\u2019s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.Reasons for Ultrasounds;<\/em><\/strong>
    \nWhile people are familiar with prenatal ultrasounds, it can be used on many other parts of the body to diagnose disease or evaluate organs. It can be used to detect kidney stones and tumors, and to evaluate masses in the thyroid. In women, a pelvic or abdominal ultrasound is most often performed to evaluate the:\n