CNN — (CNN) — The longstanding problem of pulse oximeters providing less-accurate readings for people with dark skin tones got another look Friday from a panel of experts for the US Food and Drug ...

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A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee met Friday to figure out ways to make pulse oximeters more accurate when doing readings on darker skin both in hospitals and at home, after research ...

Scientists have long known that pulse oximeters are less accurate when used for people with dark skin tones – and now, a new report offers some insight into just how much more inaccurate these ...

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Ryan Jolly’s daughter requires advanced medical care at home, and Jolly uses a pulse oximeter to monitor her oxygen levels while she sleeps. “We’ve been using pulse oximeters with her in our home for ...