New FDA rules to cut racial bias in some, but not all, devices to measure oxygen in the blood
At a CVS store in a racially diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn Center, the only devices available to shoppers to measure their ...
U.S. regulator aims to improve accuracy of blood oxygen devices for range of skin tones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new guidance for devices used to monitor blood oxygen levels to improve their ...
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Pulse oximeters infrequently tested by manufacturers on diverse sets of subjects
Manufacturers increasingly but still infrequently follow Food and Drug Administration guidance that recommends testing pulse oximeters on participants with a range of skin pigmentations, according to ...
Larry Magid: Smart ring tracks health, fitness data with long battery life
The Ringconn app also graphs heart rate, which tracks very closely with the results from my Google Watch. It reports on its ...
Apple and Masimo Spar After Apple Watch Trade-Secrets Retrial
Masimo Corp. urged a California federal judge to block sales of Apple Watches that use trade secrets it alleges Apple Inc.
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How a sleep mask for apnea reduces high blood pressure risk
Sleep apnea affects millions globally, often lurking undetected until it begins impacting overall health. While high blood ...
Tips for Monitoring and Controlling Blood Sugar Levels
About 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While diabetes is both treatable and preventable in many ...