Why inaccuracies with pulse oximeters were ignored for so long
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An FDA advisory committee today will weigh whether pulse oximeters need to be regulated differently based on research showing the devices are less accurate in people with darker skin. For many, the question is what took so long.
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Why inaccuracies with pulse oximeters were ignored for so long
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Why inaccuracies with pulse oximeters were ignored for so long
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Researcher addresses longstanding problem with pulse oximeters and
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Researcher addresses longstanding problem with pulse oximeters and
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