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Pulse oximeters overestimate blood oxygen levels in patients with darker skin

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give ...
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Pulse Oximeter Failings for Darker-Skinned People Might Not Have a Simple Solution

"Although absolute differences in readings were small, they can result in substantially higher rates of false negatives and ...

Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones: Study

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) give ...

Jupiter's hidden depths: Simulation suggests planet holds 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...
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Apple wins in Masimo lawsuit, but it's a shallow victory

The protracted legal wrangling between Apple and health wearable company Masimo has resulted in a nominal win for the tech giant – but failed to achieve its objectives. Apple and Masimo have been ...