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ultrasounds
Coverage of ultrasounds in the Nexus archive.
- Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests without a doctor's referral, as of Friday
Albertans can now self-refer and pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays without a doctor's referral. The policy, which took effect Friday, has raised concerns among doctors and health care advocacy groups.
- Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor high-risk pregnancies round the clock
A wearable ultrasound patch has been developed to continuously monitor high-risk pregnancies. Ultrasounds have traditionally been the main method for fetal monitoring.