May 01, 2025
From 2017 to 2020, 127.9 million U.S. adults (48.6%) were diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). But research suggests more than half of American adults remain unaware of the severity and prevalence of heart disease — pointing to a significant undiagnosed population.
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Jan 14, 2025
"We (the USA) have the highest-cost healthcare system in the world—and some of the worst patient outcomes to show for it. Our population is getting older and sicker, while healthcare visits between doctors and patients have been whittled down to just 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, our providers are reporting record levels of burnout." - Christina Farr
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Nov 14, 2024
Healthcare professionals might instinctively question whether using a smartphone to perform auscultation with Stethophone is hygienic. However, when we compare the sanitation practices and real-world usage of stethoscopes versus smartphones in clinical settings, it becomes clear that Stethophone offers a cleaner and potentially safer option.
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Aug 22, 2024
The stethoscope is one of the most enduring symbols of the medical profession. For over 200 years, this seemingly simple tool has been draped around the necks of doctors, becoming synonymous with healthcare itself. It’s not just a piece of medical equipment; it’s a badge of authority and trust. But as iconic as the stethoscope is, its role in modern medicine has been slowly diminishing, especially in certain areas of healthcare. Is it time to modernize the stethoscope and how we use it?
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Jul 25, 2024
Even with all the advancements in medical technology, there’s still a huge gap between how heart health issues are detected in our healthcare systems and how regular people experience them in their daily lives. The truth is, we don’t have an effective and scalable way to screen for heart problems in the population. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many people go undiagnosed or under-observed until the disease reach an acute stage.
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Jun 04, 2024
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women, yet it often goes undiagnosed or under-diagnosed due to the subtle and atypical symptoms that women frequently experience. Unlike men, who may present with the classic signs of a heart attack, such as intense chest pain, women’s symptoms can be more varied, including fatigue, anxiety, and palpitations.
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Feb 25, 2024
The warning was clear: if the application is not FDA approved, it's not safe.
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Feb 16, 2024
A game changer in cardiology and beyond in Kyiv
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Feb 14, 2024
Earlier today, Sparrow Bioacoustics launched a product into the US App Store. We think this represent a new level of offering in the consumer medical and healthcare space. It’s called Stethophone, and it belongs to a class of product called Software As a Medical Device (SAMD). Stethophone is a class II, FDA cleared application. The […]
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Feb 12, 2024
Stethophone is not just a better version of the stethoscope; it's a conceptually new solution for both doctors and patients.
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Jan 23, 2024
A lack of control over health matters can give rise to stress and anxiety, which are notorious culprits in undermining health and wellness.
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Jan 19, 2024
As doctors we all know of cases where a mistaken or incomplete evaluation of a diagnostic report have cost a patients their life, or at the very least, they lost a chance for a better prognosis.
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Dec 05, 2023
Findings suggest that nearly half of all adults over 40 may have “hidden” heart conditions that go undetected.
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Nov 16, 2023
By effectively communicating your worries and collaborating with your healthcare provider, you can take control of your heart health journey. Here's are a few best practices:
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Nov 01, 2023
Metrics like precision / PPV, recall / sensitivity and specificity are derived from probabilities output by AI models. Those probabilities need to be converted into a “hard” label like “healthy” or “sick”.
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Sep 15, 2023
At an individual level, heart disease exacts a profound toll on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
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Aug 23, 2023
Ukraine’s healthcare system, which on paper should be a standout, is lagging. Russia’s war of aggression is partly to blame. But Sparrow’s Stethophone™ can help improve monitoring of chronic conditions.
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Jul 12, 2023
Each test in the diagnostic cycle serves a distinct purpose, aiming to provide insights into various aspects of heart health.
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May 10, 2023
Certain vascular conditions, when left untreated, can significantly increase the risk of stroke. Two main conditions that can be detected through auscultation are carotid artery stenosis and atrial fibrillation.
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Mar 17, 2023
Endocarditis often presents with nonspecific symptoms that can easily be mistaken for other conditions. Common signs like fever, fatigue, and weight loss can be attributed to a range of illnesses, causing doctors to overlook the possibility
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