The problem with pulse oximeters your doctor probably doesn’t know
The common medical devices don’t work as well for Black patients. The FDA is now trying to do something about it.
FDA updates guidance on pulse ox devices used in healthcare
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published updated draft recommendations to help improve the performance of pulse oximeters across skin tones.
Bay Area lacks Black, Latino health care workers. $5M grant could help
Gilead is giving Bay Area organizations $250,000 each to create health care education opportunities for underrepresented students.
Roots Community Health and Medtronic Reach Pulse Oximeter Settlement
In a major victory for patient safety and health equity, Roots Community Health and Medtronic, a dominant leader in the pulse oximeter market, have reached a settlement that promotes awareness of how to use the device to ensure people with darker skin pigmentation are not denied care or undertreated due to elevated readings. In a…