Consumer Reports investigates pulse oximeters, which don't work as well for people with dark skin, and reviews the work being done to improve these medical devices.

Pulse oximeters came along in the 1980s as an easy and painless alternative. The device shines a light through the fingertip, seeking out oxygen-rich blood.

Pulse oximeters were invented in 1974, and a body of research – dating to the 1980s – suggests that flawed pulse oximeter readings among Black and brown patients can be a real and life ...

For decades, widely used pulse oximeters have underestimated the oxygen needs of darker-skinned patients. Will the FDA's new guidelines fix that?

Pulse oximeters are less accurate for Black patients, study finds : Shots - Health News These devices measure blood oxygen levels and can help identify when patients are dangerously ill.

Pulse oximeters, invented in 1974 by Japanese bioengineer Dr. Takuo Aoyagi, are not the only medical devices that have been found to perform more accurately in people with fair skin than in those ...

Readings from the 10 pulse oximeters on Luong’s fingers flickered on a huge screen in the corner of the lab, which has multiple cameras so other researchers or manufacturers can Zoom in to watch ...

The potential for racial disparities in pulse oximetry was first revealed in a study published 34 years ago. "That should ...

Pulse oximeters designed for home use have been available for some time. But in recent years, their popularity has grown as people increasingly prioritize wellness and actively seek convenient ...

New guidelines to encourage device manufacturers to make pulse oximeters more equitable for patients with darker skin have not been released by the Food and Drug Administration, despite agency ...

Pulse oximeters were invented in 1974, and a body of research – dating to the 1980s – suggests that flawed pulse oximeter readings among Black and brown patients can be a real and life ...

Pulse oximeters, invented in 1974 by Japanese bioengineer Dr. Takuo Aoyagi, are not the only medical devices that have been found to perform more accurately in people with fair skin than in those ...