Does an ultrasound use radiation?
No. Ultrasound uses sound waves, which is why it’s used in pregnancy.
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Journal.
Plain-language articles on scans, symptoms and health myths, written and reviewed by the RADFIRST research and health education team.
Sample articles · final content from the RADFIRST team
Why does the radiographer leave the room during your X-ray?
It isn’t because your scan is dangerous. Here’s what’s actually going on.
Read articleWhat to expect at your first mammogram
How long it takes, whether it hurts, and how to prepare.
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Five symptoms men shouldn’t ignore
Changes worth getting checked, and the scans that can help.
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X-ray, CT, MRI or ultrasound: what’s the difference?
A plain guide to the four scans you’re most likely to be sent for.
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“Soursop cures cancer” and other myths to stop sharing
Why some health claims spread online, and how to check them.
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“I’m too young for that”: health myths young people believe
Highlights from our August Health Connect session.
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