The humble stethoscope — the most recognisable symbol of the medical profession for nearly 200 years — may be on its way out, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The world of ...

The stethoscope is a symbol that is frequently used to represent medicine. Even with present-day technology, the stethoscope remains a constant, still being used daily by doctors and nurses. Young ...

Electronic stethoscopes represent a relatively small market with the potential to get larger. Fueled by aging physicians, our love affair with personal stereos and the impact on hearing, these medical ...

Dr Graham Easton presents the story of the stethoscope - medical icon, lifesaver, engineering challenge and doctor's best friend. Invented by a frenchman named Lannaec in the early 19th century, the ...

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 ...