The global pulse oximeter market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7% over the forecast period. Market growth is primarily driven by the rising incidence ...

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading congenital cause of death in newborns worldwide. Approximately ...

Experts say two new guidances — issued without the usual public comment period — leave questions about how patients will navigate a growing pool of wearables.

The global market for smart pulse oximeters is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing incidences of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and a growing elderly population opting for home care. Read ...

Healthcare institutions delete records of patient encounters, common cardiology patients are underrepresented in clinical trials, and a medical device is less accurate in patients with darker skin.

The pulse oximeter systems market is driven by an aging population and increased pulmonary conditions. Opportunities lie in understanding market dynamics, competitive landscape, and global trends ...

Pulse oximeters used to detect hypoxaemia give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, according to researchers.

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds the ...

In the EXAKT study from the U.K., the home-use pulse oximeters assessed all gave higher oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings for patients with darker skin tones than for patients with lighter skin tones.

Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. Rather than provide clarity on how to reduce racial bias in pulse ...