A new endoscope design that combines ultrasound with optical coherence tomography can assess the structural features of the endometrium with unprecedented detail. This dual-mode endoscope could help ...

Uterine cancer starts in the uterus. Doctors can order several tests, including blood and imaging tests, to diagnose and monitor the progression of this cancer. Cancer can form in two parts of the ...

Researchers have created a photoacoustic imaging endoscope probe that can fit inside a medical needle with an inner diameter of just 0.6 millimeters. Photoacoustic imaging, which combines light and ...

Your uterine lining is called the endometrium. When you have an ultrasound or MRI, your endometrium will show up as a dark line on the screen. This line is sometimes referred to as the “endometrial ...

Medical imaging, specifically ultrasound, is undergoing a significant transformation. In addition to high-performance cart-based ultrasound systems, it’s now possible to use a handheld device to ...

Increased endometrial thickness is a potential sign of endometrial cancer. Doctors are most likely to be concerned if you also experience bleeding. Endometrial thickness refers to the thickness of the ...

WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a new endoscope that combines ultrasound with optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess structural features of the lining of the uterus, called the ...