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 ...

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 ...

The stethoscope still has an important role in a world of ever-increasing technological power and sophistication, a major new cultural history of the instrument shows. It might now seem like a relic ...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering everyday clinical practice, and one of the most surprising devices to benefit is the humble stethoscope. New studies suggest that AI-enabled digital ...

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 ...