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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 ...

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By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...

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Patients with darker skin tones have peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings that are higher than patients with a ...

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Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading congenital cause of death in newborns worldwide. Approximately ...