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

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds the ...

A 44-year-old woman sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on W 14th St on January 18, prompting a medical response | ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Racial biases persist in the use of pulse oximetry devices for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) requiring very high levels of oxygen support, a ...

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The Grit X2 feels like Polar’s attempt at a rugged watch that doesn’t look like a dinner plate strapped to your arm. It ...

When people talk about wearable health devices, the smart watch takes all the limelight. However, in recent years – smart rings – have become popular and with the ability to offer distraction-free ...

I just hit 20,000 steps!" my husband exclaims as he brags when his fitness tracker exceeds the oft-heard benchmark of 10,000 steps per day. Although I rarely get that many steps, I use my ...

Health tracking technologies offer insights into wellbeing but may also cause anxiety and data misinterpretation. Evaluating ...

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