Digital stethoscope uses artificial intelligence for diagnosing lung abnormalities

(Acoustical Society of America) Stethoscopes are a ubiquitous and cost-effective tool for medical diagnosis, but they open the door to subjectivity and can experience high levels of environmental noise. This makes it difficult to properly diagnose lung abnormalities, like COVID-19, by listening to sounds from the body. James West, at Johns Hopkins University, has been developing a digital stethoscope equipped with artificial intelligence for accurate lung diagnoses. He will discuss its opportunities and obstacles at the 179th ASA Meeting.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news