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AI-Aided Stethoscope Revolutionizes Home Monitoring of Asthma Symptoms

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pharmacy Times

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A recent study found that an AI-aided home stethoscope can effectively detect asthma exacerbations, surpassing the accuracy of peak expiratory flow measurements. The study monitored 149 patients with asthma, including children and adults, who used the AI-aided stethoscope to record symptoms such as wheezes and crackles. The AI analysis of these recordings alone proved efficient in detecting exacerbations in patients of all ages. This innovation has the potential to optimize remote telemedicine consultations and significantly improve asthma monitoring, particularly in children under the age of 5.

"The Revolutionary Doctor's Office: When the Stethoscope Becomes the Wearer"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hackaday

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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.