"The Revolutionary Doctor's Office: When the Stethoscope Becomes the Wearer"
Northwestern University has developed tiny wireless sensors that stick to a patient's skin to continuously monitor sounds from the heart, lungs, and GI tract. The devices contain microphones that capture noise for cancellation, and the collected audio is wirelessly transmitted to clinicians for analysis. This innovation could revolutionize healthcare by providing continuous monitoring and analysis of patient sounds, although the cost may be a factor in widespread adoption.