Lung ultrasound may be a safe substitute for chest x-ray when diagnosing pneumonia in children

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 11:01 in Health & Medicine

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lung ultrasound has been shown to be highly effective and safe for diagnosing pneumonia in children, scientists report in a new article.

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