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 ...

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 ...

Since the invention of the stethoscope by Rene Laënnec in 1816, the most relied-upon diagnostic tool in modern healthcare delivery and, in popular culture, is one of the identifiers of a doctor or ...

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 ...

A digital stethoscope that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is better at detecting heart murmurs associated with clinically significant valvular heart disease (VHD) than is a primary care physician ...

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 ...

The stethoscope just got a little bit stronger thanks to Eko obtaining a new FDA clearance. The Oakland, CA-based company said its Eko Murmur Analysis Software (EMAS) for detecting and characterizing ...

Which stethoscope is the best? Since the early 19th century, stethoscopes have become an essential part of every physician’s tool kit. These devices allow doctors to hear what’s happening inside the ...

A new study suggests stethoscopes need to be cleaned more diligently. The stethoscope has long been an iconic symbol of health care used for listening to the heart, intestines, lungs and blood flow.

A Frenchie called Persie has melted hearts all over the internet after a video of her worried about her owner using a stethoscope on her puppy went viral on social media. The heartwarming clip comes ...