Skin Tone Bias in Pulse Oximeters Still Largely Overlooked by Manufacturers
Analysis of FDA clearance documents for pulse oximeters finds increasing but still low compliance with 2013 FDA non-mandatory recommendation.
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Skin Tone Bias in Pulse Oximeters Still Largely Overlooked by Manufacturers
Analysis of FDA clearance documents for pulse oximeters finds increasing but still low compliance with 2013 FDA non-mandatory recommendation.
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Brain Growth
Sleep apnea may lead to increased brain growth in the hippocampus, which could have implications for memory and cognitive function.
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FDA Clears Nonin OTC Pulse Oximeter Designed for Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for an over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter designed to provide accurate blood oxygen readings across all skin tones.
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Researchers found that oxygen deficiency caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms.Â
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Hypoxia-Like Conditions Identified in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Researchers say the “remarkable” findings could pave the way for future therapeutic interventions to improve oxygen physiology in Down syndrome.
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How Sleep Apnea-related Hypoxia Increases Pain Sensitivity
New research examines the link between sleep apnea-induced hypoxia and increased chronic pain sensitivity.
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‘Happy Hypoxia’ in COVID-19 Patients Explained by Hemoglobin Hypothesis
Researchers answer a question that’s persisted since the start of the pandemic: Why do some COVID-19 patients exhibit dangerously low blood oxygen levels, yet experience no difficulty breathing?
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Movano Health Submits Updated Data for FDA Review of Evie Med Ring
The updated clinical results show the consumer sleep-tracking ring’s pulse oximeter exceeds FDA accuracy standards.
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Nocturnal Hypoxia and Sleep Apnea Linked to Epilepsy in Older Adults
An NIH-funded study suggests that low oxygen levels during sleep and sleep apnea may increase the risk of epilepsy in older adults.
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Considering Individual Sensitivity to Hypoxia
Even when the oxygen level is normal, inflammation and the reaction to hypoxia are connected; the key is individual sensitivity to hypoxia.
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FDA Approves First CRISPR-based Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
The FDA approved the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older. One therapy, Casgevy, is the first FDA-approved treatment to utilize the genome editing technology CRISPR/Cas9
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Down Syndrome Linked to Apneas, Increased Anemia
Down syndrome (DS) has been linked with medical conditions such as anemia and periods of breathing difficulties called apneas.
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Consumer Pulse Oximeter Ring Under FDA Review for Clinical UseÂ
The 510(k) application covers Evie Ring’s pulse oximeter which includes heart rate and blood oxygen saturation data and is expected to make it one of the first consumer wearables that is also cleared for clinical use.
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Sleep Apnea Alters Gene Activity Patterns Over 24 HoursÂ
The largest changes were found in lung, where intermittent hypoxia affected transcription of almost 16% of all genes, most of which were upregulated.
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Babies with Sleep Apnea May Face Increased Hypertension Risk in Adulthood
In experiments involving rats, researchers found that periods of low oxygen levels in the first months of life can lead to dysregulation of the sympathetic autonomic nervous system.
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Genomic Study Gives Clues to How and When Ancient Andeans Adapted to TBÂ
Investigators found that an uptick in TB-response pathways occurred a little over 3,000 years ago as agriculture began proliferating in region.
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New Study May Explain Hypoxia in COVID-19 Patients
A new study sheds light on why many COVID-19 patients, even those not in the hospital, are suffering from hypoxia.
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How Intermittent Hypoxia Impacts Jaw Cartilage Growth
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have shown that intermittent hypoxia can result in underdeveloped jaw cartilage in rats.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Exhibited Reduced Exercise Capacity Under Hypoxia
Results of a clinical trial show that patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) have a lower capacity for exercise during hypoxia.
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Study Explains Potential Causes for ‘Happy Hypoxia’ Condition in COVID-19 Patients
A new study provides possible explanations for COVID-19 patients who present with extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen, but no signs of dyspnea.
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Pediatric Patient Monitoring
Reliable noninvasive measurement of blood oxygen for hypoxic, critical care newborns and children is essential to positive patient outcomes, but monitoring this population can be a challenge.
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Home Oxygen Therapy: Delivery Options and Clinical Issues
Understanding the patient and the capabilities of the oxygen delivery device will make the difference in effective long-term oxygen therapy, with improved patient outcomes at a lower overall healthcare expense.
Read MoreHigh Altitude Protects Against Obesity For Military Personnel
Overweight US service members are 41 percent less likely to transition to clinical obesity when stationed at military facilities located at high altitude.
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Hypoxia, Nitric Oxide Worsen Sickle Cell Disease
Low levels of both oxygen and nitric oxide appear to have an unfortunate synergy for patients with sickle cell disease, researchers report.
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