Ultrasound can affect brain development

August 7th, 2006 in Medicine & Health /

(AP) -- Exposure to ultrasound can affect fetal brain development, a new study suggests. But researchers say the findings, in mice, should not discourage pregnant women from having ultrasound scans for medical reasons.

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