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Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings are more common in Black patients than non-Black ones. It was a problem that could be ignored — until COVID-19 hit.
Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings are more common in Black patients than non-Black ones. It was a problem that could be ignored — until COVID-19 hit.
Devices can overestimate oxygen levels of people with dark skin — leading to less or delayed medical care. Devices can overestimate oxygen levels of people with dark skin — leading to less or delayed medical care.
A community health centre in California led by the researcher files the first lawsuit against pulse oximeter manufacturers. A community health centre in California led by the researcher files the first lawsuit against pulse oximeter manufacturers.
AI systems have the potential to help improve doctors' diagnoses, a new study suggests. But if bias is baked into the system, their diagnostic accuracy falls.