OXIMETERS

Blood oxygen monitors don't work as well on people with darker skin: FDA

The panel reviewed multiple research studies that show oximeters don't work as well on darker skin. Since the December 2020 study, additional real-world studies have been published suggesting increased risk for missed diagnosis of "occult hypoxemia", delays in treatment eligibility decisions and worse patient outcomes among subjects with darker skin pigmentation.

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Boycott China: Checks on imports to hit drug, devices supply

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