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| Ultrasound scanning [Go Back to Keywords List Page]  | Ultrasound scanning
Ultrasound scanning is a procedure that uses high frequency
sound waves and their echoes to create a picture of the
internal organs, especially soft tissue that does not show
up well on x-ray images. Ultrasound scanning works
similarly to sonar systems used by ships.
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 | Old test as good as new for Down syndrome
Despite claims that blood tests are more effective at detecting Down syndrome during pregnancy, study results show that the traditional method of using a mother's age and routine ultrasound testing is just as effective... |
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