By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...

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Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced verification study results for its investigational Nellcor™ ...

Two studies suggest both under- and over-estimation of blood oxygen levels ...

Ottawa, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global pulse oximeter market size is calculated at USD 3.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 6.76 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of ...

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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 ...

The NANOXeco pulse oximeter has everything you expect to see in a handheld device used for spot checks, at an extremely attractive price. It measures a patient's SpO2 and pulse rate. The unit uses a ...

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

Patients with darker skin tones have peripheral oxygen saturation readings that are higher than patients with a lighter skin tone.

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