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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The basic premise of the stethoscope has been around for centuries, largely unchanged. Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty ...

New research suggests that intelligence-infused stethoscopes can spot heart valve disease earlier than General Practitioners. The technology has the potential to save thousands of lives.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Valentina Dargam, Florida International University and Joshua Hutcheson, Florida ...