FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a long-awaited plan aimed at improving how pulse oximeters work on people ...
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FDA Calls for Better Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in People of Color
Pulse oximeters -- those tiny devices that measure blood oxygen levels with a quick clip to your finger -- may soon get a ...
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FDA Drafts New Recommendations for More Inclusive Pulse Oximeter Testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines on Jan. 6 proposing that manufacturers conduct larger, more ...
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A rare cyanobacterium holds the key to skin care revolution
Aphanothece sacrum, a rare cyanobacterium, provides UV protection, anti-aging, and skin-whitening. Could this natural wonder ...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their ...
New FDA guidance aims to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people of color
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance would require manufacturers of pulse oximeters to gather far more ...
FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA's draft recommendations for pulse oximeters aims to include clinical studies involving at least 150 participants with ...
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Decades-Old Problem Of Pulse Oximetry Across Skin Tones Targeted By New Draft FDA Guidance
Darker skin tones are typically the result of the presence of more of the pigment melanin, which can interfere with the absorption of light from the pulse oximeter. In practical terms, this means that ...
FDA Unveils Draft Guidance to Improve Pulse Oximeter Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA recommendations apply to only professional oximeters used in hospitals, doctor's offices, and other medical settings.
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now ...
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