Ulrike Handler, MD

In this blog, delve into the versatile world of abdominal ultrasound in medicine! From diagnosing abdominal pain to uncovering organ pathologies, ultrasound offers non-invasive insights across medical specialties li...

Albert Einstein once ended a medical discussion with the words: “One can also die without the help of a doctor” The circumstances of his death reflect this ironic but at the same time very true statement.

Christiaan Bernard was in agony, his feet were aching and his hands were numb. As he positioned the aortic cannula a sudden wave of pain shot through his body...

It can be pretty embarrassing if you miss a pathology or an important finding. But it is even worse if you have mistaken a pathologic finding for an entire organ. When I was new to abdominal ultrasound this is what ...

She told me that early this morning she awoke with pain in her lower abdomen that was still here. Otherwise everything was fine, but she would feel more secure if I could perform an ultrasound to confirm everythin...