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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
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By MATTHEW PERRONE – AP Health Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical de...
Flawed oxygen readings may be at the root of Covid-19's toll on people of color
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Inaccurate oxygen level readings delayed COVID-19 therapies for Black, Hispanic patients: study
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