Best Nurses Shoes for Men & Women (THE ULTIMATE GUIDE)
The subject of comfortable nurses shoes is a something I hold close to my heart. I have experienced first hand the discomfort of being on your feet all day in a pair of shoes that … Read more
Radar as an Alternative to the Stethoscope (An Interesting Prospect)
We have said it elsewhere on Nursefocus, a white coat and the stethoscope have been hallmarks of what it means to look like a doctor for over a century. True, the stethoscope is now a … Read more
Two New Studies on Stethoscope Hygiene – With Unsurprising Results
There’s been some interesting developments on the subject of stethoscope hygiene this month, (Nov 2018) with the results of two large U.S clinical studies published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). The findings … Read more
Will Ultrasound Scanners Eventually Replace the Stethoscope?
Ultrasonography has been the main method of tracking pregnancy for a number of years. However, the cost of the relevant equipment, plus the niche expertise to analyse the imaging has limited the widespread use of … Read more
The Glia Project & Free/Open Access 3D-Printed Stethoscopes
Back in March 2018, Dr. Tarek Loubani along with a number of other doctors published a paper on the validation of an effective, low cost open access 3D printed stethoscope for use in low-income access … Read more
AI Algorithm Outperforms 80% of Cardiologists in Heart Murmur Detection
I recently published an article on ‘intelligent stethoscope’ sales and the predicted growth for the future. While researching the details for that, I came across another very interesting development worthy of discussion. The fact that … Read more
Intelligent Stethoscopes: Market Study Predicts $190 Million Value by 2023
A recent report has confirmed a trend we have been seeing for some time now in all areas of point of care healthcare; the rise of the intelligent stethoscope. In fact, over the last few … Read more
Top 10 Best Stethoscopes for Nurses in 2019
For many medical professionals their stethoscope is vital. It is used daily, and actually has a fundamental role in the identity of the practitioner. Studies have shown that the sight of stethoscope not only instils confidence … Read more