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Stethoscopes: a potential source of hospital acquired infection

International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2019
Background: Nosocomial infection has been recognized for over a century as both a critical problem affecting the quality of health care and a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and increased health care cost.
Kalpana Devi Venkatesan, S. Chander, Kalavathy Victor   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Stethoscopes as vectors of infections

, 2011
Aim: To conduct a review of the literature to evaluate whether stethoscopes constitute a clinically significant vector of health care associated infection, and to explore the behaviour, attitudes and beliefs about stethoscope hygiene amongst medical ...
Burrie, Nathania
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Non-critical healthcare tools as a potential source of healthcare-acquired bacterial infections in eastern Ethiopia: A hospital-based cross-sectional study

SAGE Open Medicine, 2019
Background: Outbreaks of healthcare-acquired infections have been linked to contaminated medical devices such as electronic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, latex gloves, masks, neckties, white coats and other.
Fitsum Weldegebreal, Desalegn Admassu, Dereje Meaza, Mulatu Asfaw   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

To assess the stethoscope cleaning practices, microbial load and efficacy of cleaning stethoscopes with alcohol-based disinfectant in a tertiary care hospital

Journal of Infection Prevention, 2018
Background: The objectives of our study were to study the stethoscope cleaning practices of medical personnel and to assess the microbial load on stethoscopes and efficacy of cleaning stethoscopes with alcohol-based disinfectant.
A. Bansal, S. S., B. D. Bhan, Kajal Gupta, S. Purwar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pagers and stethoscopes as vehicles of potential nosocomial pathogens in a tertiary care hospital in a developing country

, 2011
It has long been recognized that stethoscopes and other inanimate objects carry virulent micro-organisms that can cause nosocomial infections in susceptible patients. Among the frequently used items in hospitals are pagers and stethoscopes.
Elizabeth Mathai, Sulochana Stanley, K G Gopinath, G M Chandy   +3 more
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Effects of Vascular Photobiomodulation on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Single‐Arm Clinical Study

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 58, Issue 9, Page 778-785, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) using the systemic vascular technique (VPBM) on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) undergoing conventional pharmacological treatment.
Leandro Augusto Almeida, Anne Missrie, Victor Augusto Ramos Fernandes, Patricia Brassolatti, Ana Laura Martins de Andrade   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The stethoscope as metaphor

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 2012
The humanities—and bedside skills—ought to be a fundamental part of medical education. The alternative is a future full of technicians with tricorders, but sorely lacking in healers.
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Stethoscopes as vectors of staphylococci at a veterinary teaching hospital

, 2023
The issue of nosocomial infections, or healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), remains a significant concern in healthcare settings worldwide. In recent times, there has been growing attention towards medical devices, notably stethoscopes, as potential ...
Halaç, Barış, İkiz, Serkan, Kiraly-Avcı, Enikö, Koenhemsi, Lora, Avcı, Hüsamettin   +4 more
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Artificial Intelligence‐Enabled Electrocardiogram Screening for Detection of Low Ejection Fraction in Routine Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Volume 31, Issue 6, November 2026.
Asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction is common but underdiagnosed. This meta‐analysis of 3 randomized controlled trials (37,467 participants) evaluated AI‐ECG screening for low ejection fraction (EF ≤ 50%). AI‐ECG significantly increased detection of new low EF (RR 1.35, 95% CI 1.15–1.57; p = 0.0002) without significantly affecting ...
Ali Abdelhaleem Omar Ahmed, Omer Abdalhaleem Omer Ahmed, Rana Abdelhaleem Omar Ahmed, Afrah S. Dishean, Collins Gilbert, Mohamed Mirghani Ali Mohamed, Yara Ahmed, Mohamed Hashim Abdelmageed, Ahmed Ashraf Eissa   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Pediatric Asthma Homecare Management: The Potential of Deep Learning Associated with Spirometry-Labelled Data

Applied Sciences
A critical factor contributing to the burden of childhood asthma is the lack of effective self-management in homecare settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) and lung sound monitoring could help address this gap. Yet, existing AI-driven auscultation tools
Heidi Cleverley-Leblanc, Johan N. Siebert, Jonathan Doenz, Mary-Anne Hartley, Alain Gervaix, Constance Barazzone-Argiroffo, Laurence Lacroix, Isabelle Ruchonnet-Metrailler   +7 more
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