Experts debate whether radical life extension would enhance well-being or erode the value of a limited human lifespan.

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 ...

The Imperial College of London and the UK National Health Service found an AI-powered device can screen for heart failure during physical exams, according to a study published Feb. 1 in The Lancet.

It might look like a simple piece of equipment, but the stethoscope is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools out there and a vital addition to any medical kit. Whether you’re a doctor ...

State of the art – a Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope. Source: 3M Littmann. ... Many stethoscopes have dual-headed chest pieces that can be swiveled between diaphragm and bell.

It might look like a simple piece of equipment, but the stethoscope is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools out there and a vital addition to any medical kit.Whether you’re a doctor ...

The image of a doctor with a stethoscope hanging around the neck may seem iconic, but in fact, this image may not last much longer, as hand-held ultrasound devices are predicted to replace 200 ...

(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 ...

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.

Not only does this 3D printed stethoscope work, it works well: tests showed its acoustic performance to be on par with the gold standard in medical stethoscopes, the Littmann Cardiology III.