Every doctor is known for their stethoscope, arguably the most important medical tool in history. But how does it work? Where did someone get the idea to create a tool for listening to the heart?

The traditional stethoscope, invented in 1816, remains a crucial tool in medical diagnosis. However, its accuracy is limited by factors such as the user’s experience and the presence of external ...

A new study in Engineering details the development of a wearable stethoscope with a Lung–Sound–Monitoring–Patch (LSMP). It can monitor lung sounds in ...