International Business Times: AI-Enabled Stethoscopes May Revolutionize Early Detection of TB

7 February 2026

International Business Times news story

A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes can help fill critical TB screening gaps, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

In a commentary published in the journal Med, global experts contended that stethoscopes combined with digital technology and AI can be a better option against the challenges faced in screening programmes, such as under-detection, high cost, and inequitable access.

AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the potential of this tool further.

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Source: International Business Times