The stethoscope is used by nearly every doctor practicing medicine, and after 200 years, it's finally getting an update. A French physician invented the stethoscope two centuries ago so he wouldn't ...

A new handheld device could replacing traditional stethoscopes for heart disease screening, say scientists. University of Cambridge researchers have developed an instrument for detecting certain types ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world, but rapid, early screening options are still few and far between. Digital stethoscope developer Eko hopes to change ...

Eko’s smart stethoscopes have been used by U.S. physicians to automatically detect signs of atrial fibrillation and heart murmurs since its first FDA clearance arrived in 2020. A new regulatory OK ...

Mayo Clinic study finds AI-powered stethoscope detects heart failure at point of care An artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscope equipped with a single-lead ECG accurately identified low ...

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.

When someone opens the door and enters a hospital room, wearing a stethoscope is a telltale sign that they’re a clinician. This medical device has been around for over 200 years and remains a staple ...

Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help medics detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers. The technology can analyse subtle differences in ...

The Steth IO device turns an iPhone into a smart stethoscope, helping doctors detect and diagnose heart problems. (Steth IO Image via YouTube) The stethoscope is an enduring symbol of medicine, but ...

For all the advances in medical diagnostics made over the last two centuries of modern medicine, from the ability to peer deep inside the body with the help of superconducting magnets to harnessing ...

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 ...