Researchers developed a novel device that detects abnormal breathing sounds to predict whether an ICU patient is likely to suffer from respiratory complications after removal from a mechanical ...

When a doctor puts a stethoscope on a patient's chest, he or she usually asks the patient to breathe in deeply and breathe out slowly. This is quite common when a patient has a cold or serious cough: ...

At CES 2024, health tech company Withings introduced BeamO, which it’s calling the “thermometer of the future." In addition ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Withings' BeamO smart thermometer received FDA clearance Thursday. It can take your body temperature and data on heart and lung health. It's available on Withings' website and ...

Auscultation is the next component in the physical assessment of the infant. Auscultation is most effective when the infant is in a quiet state. Warming of the hands and stethoscope and use of a ...

As part of a comprehensive lung exam, a doctor may try to listen for various sounds by tapping your back and chest with their hand, which is a test called percussion. If the percussion produces a drum ...