Science news articles about 'ultrasound measurements'

... method (GAP). The GAP method uses a range of ultrasound measurements, taken when the mother is 34 to 36 ... Europe as well. "Because a simple visual ultrasound is less accurate in obese women, we need ...

... placebo (n = 438), in addition to standard lipid-lowering therapy. Atherosclerosis was assessed by ultrasound measurements of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT; a measurement of the thickness of ...

... was at 60-70% of maximal aerobic capacity. Endothelial function was assessed by ultrasound measurement of arterial diameter, which is predominantly dependent on the release of nitric oxide from the ...