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 ...
Exploring the future of in-home healthcare: Innovations, benefits, and what’s ahead
In-home healthcare companies need to adapt to ensure they’re able to meet the needs of patients, providers, and payers in ...
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Fitness trackers that look good outside the gym, too
The newest wave of fitness trackers will still monitor steps, heart rate and sleep patterns while also looking great.
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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 ...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for patients of color.
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 ...