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Wearable stethoscope patch gets the goods on respiratory problems

Posted by ArielTechGeek 10 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

While a stethoscope will tell you if someone has a respiratory ailment, it will only share that information in the few minutes it's being used by a trained physician. A new wearable device could paint a much bigger picture of the problem, by monitoring the patient's breathing for days at a time.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: KIST, Breathing, L

Multi-sensor stethoscope excels at detecting faulty heart valves

Posted by ArielTechGeek 14 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a potentially fatal condition, yet it's difficult to diagnose with a regular stethoscope. A possibly life-saving new multi-sensor stethoscope is claimed to be much better at the job, with the added benefit that it can be used by just about anyone.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: University of Cambridge, Heart Dise

Wearable stethoscope can continuously monitor patients in real time

Posted by ArielTechGeek 524 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Whether you've booked a health check up or recovering from an illness, your medical professional will likely make use of a stethoscope to hear what's going on inside the body. But doctors are busy people and can't keep a constant ear on a patient's chest. That's where wearables developed by researchers at Northwestern University could come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, Life