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Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope — the very symbol of the medical profession — is facing an uncertain prognosis. It is threatened by hand-held devices that are also...

How forceps permanently changed the way humans are born

Saturday, 23 November 2019, 10:03 Last update: about 8 years ago The Conversation

Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved “blades” that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies...

Fossil trove shows life's fast recovery after big extinction

Thursday, 21 November 2019, 10:05 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A remarkable trove of fossils from Colorado has revealed details of how mammals grew larger and plants evolved after the cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs. The thousands of specimens let...

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 09:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday...

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