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FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones
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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for ...