In recent years, it's become painfully clear to everyone working in medicine that frequent hand washing is crucial to stopping the spread of infection in hospital settings. Nowadays, every hospital ...

A handful of digital stethoscopes that have secured FDA clearance are devices that seek to deepen the clinical data physicians collect from their patients but also make it easier to share that data ...

A study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology analyzed stethoscope bacteria quantities, finding bacteria often remained after disinfection practices. Researchers used bacterial 16S ...

A stethoscope draped around the neck or placed in the ears of a nurse or doctor is a common sight in clinics and hospitals across the country. Many of us will be familiar with these acoustic devices, ...

Stethoscopes can provide vital information about the heart, lungs, and key bodily functions. There are several available to buy online that can help shed light on a person’s health. A low cost yet ...