Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope — the very symbol of the medical profession — is facing an uncertain prognosis. It is threatened by hand-held devices that are also pressed against ...

We’re all accustomed to our doctor using a stethoscope to listen to our heart at just about every visit. It’s one of the most fundamental screening tools. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence, the ...

An artificial intelligence (AI)-aided stethoscope provides reliable information on asthma exacerbations in children, especially those under 5 years, a study suggests. An artificial intelligence ...

In infection centers treating patients exposed to Ebola, even a simple tool like a stethoscope can cause difficulties in treating patients, largely since the stethoscope can be a means of transmitting ...

An AI-enabled stethoscope can help doctors pick up three heart conditions in just 15 seconds, according to the results of a real-world trial presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual ...

PENNSYLVANIA -- A stethoscope is an invaluable tool that every medical student must learn to use, but a new study says it could end up making you sick. The study was published in the Infection Control ...

Source: estableman/Pixabay René Laennec and Anna Li are both innovative problem-finders from the world of medicine. In the 1860s, Laennec, a French physician, wanted a more effective way to listen to ...

This digital stethoscope calculates beats per minute and provides an alert if the rate falls out of a specified range while displaying the heartbeat on any television. The stethoscope is the first ...