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Amplified stethoscopes assist healthcare workers who have hearing loss

A stethoscope is a critical tool in the delivery of health care services. It amplifies sounds within the body, making it easier for nurses, doctors and paramedics to hear a patient’s heart beat, blood pressure and respiration, among other sounds. However, when the person using the stethoscope has hearing loss, it may be next to impossible… Read More »