The End of the Stethoscope?

I can't imagine.

http://www.designntrend.com/articles/10441/20140126/the-stethoscope-may-soon-be-obsolete-with-the-advent-of-ultrasound-technology.htm

New Blood Markers Can Serve As Predictors for Heart Attacks

Circulating endothelial cells can be detected in the bloodstream in the early stages of a heart attack.

http://www.thealmagest.com/blood-test-heart-attack-diagnosis-possible/9475

Tobacco Smoking Is Up Worldwide

Despite all of the research showing the harmful effects of tobacco smoking, the total population of smokers has actually increased to an estimated 1 billion worldwide. However, the overall rate of smoking globally has decreased by 7.3% since 1980.

http://world.time.com/2014/01/08/1-billion-smokers-light-up-across-the-globe/

Most Doctors Do Not Inquire About Patient Drinking Habits

The same cannot be said about smoking habits.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/07/drinking-survey-cdc/4355641/

Americans trust their nurses!

Nurses are the most-trusted professionals in America

http://healthpopuli.com/2013/12/16/nurses-are-the-most-trusted-professionals-in-america/#!