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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that (apnews.com)

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The FDA has proposed stricter testing requirements for pulse oximeters after studies revealed inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones.

The draft guidelines call for clinical trials with at least 150 participants, including at least 25% with darker skin, and mandate multiple methods to measure skin pigmentation.

These standards apply to professional-grade oximeters in medical settings, excluding over-the-counter devices. Existing devices won’t be impacted unless modified.

Public feedback will be collected for 60 days before finalizing the rules to address racial biases in medical technology.

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[–] FundMECFS@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

RFK Jr cancelling this: “We aren’t wasting precious resources that can go into anti-autistic ableism on my watch.”