First-of-their-kind wearables capture body sounds to continuously monitor health

During even the most routine visits, physicians listen to sounds inside their patients’ bodies—air moving in and out of the lungs, heart beats and even digested food progressing through the long gastrointestinal tract. These sounds provide valuable information about a person’s health. And when these sounds subtly change or downright stop, it can signal a serious problem that warrants time-sensitive intervention.