Could This Be the Beginning of the End for Stethoscopes? (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

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Could This Be the Beginning of the End for Stethoscopes? (2 of 2)

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A recent study by Orlando Health found a smartphone-based device known as HeartBuds performed just as well as traditional stethoscopes and better than a disposable model in identifying heart murmurs and other vital sounds during patient exams.

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