ARTHUR LEARED (1822–79) COMMEMORATED

By Brian Smyth In October 2024 a plaque was unveiled in Wexford to Arthur Leared, best remembered for the invention of the biaural (using two ears) stethoscope in 1851. He also published several important medical papers and books. He travelled extensively and many of his travel books are still in print. Arthur Leared was born ... Read more

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