In a monthly column for PBS NewsHour, Dr. Howard Markel revisits moments that changed the course of modern medicine, like the invention of the stethoscope. Photo By BSIP/UIG via Getty Images. Long ...

(HealthDay)—Despite advances in medical technology, the stethoscope still has important diagnostic value, according to an editorial published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of the American ...

The stethoscope is a ubiquitous screening tool and a symbol of the medical profession. It may also need an update. The effectiveness of the 200-year-old device depends on the skill, experience and ...

Eko Devices, a company featured in the 2014 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for healthcare, announced today that it has closed a $2 million funding round for its digital stethoscope attachment, the Eko Core.

Screening for significant aortic stenosis was fast and effective through the assessment of phonocardiograms by a digital stethoscope and machine learning, according to results presented at the ...

Nurses Week inspiration: ... I heard an irregular heartbeat with my stethoscope. ... I stayed in the room as a cardiology nurse practitioner came in and explained this to the patient.

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If you’ve been looking for a good stethoscope, the 3M Littmann Classic III is almost impossible to beat. Many doctors, nurses, and patient care technicians use this best all-around stethoscope.

Of the 1,195 patients, 587 were screened with the AI-enabled stethoscope and 608 were screened with usual methods between August 2022 and September 2023, with follow-up occurring through May.