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The OIRD detection capability [Image courtesy of Masimo] Masimo, a Danaher (NYSE:DHR) company, today announced FDA clearance for an opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) detection platform.

Where (and how) you wear your health tracker can impact your data accuracy. Here's what researchers say matters most. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest ...

Bryan Wolfe has spent 15+ years writing about the tech people actually use — and occasionally the tech they probably shouldn't. With bylines at Yahoo, MakeUseOf, TechRadar, and Digital Trends, he ...

With this multipurpose health testing device, you can measure your body temperature and blood oxygen saturation, take an ECG, and listen to your heart and lungs with a pair of headphones. I’m PCMag’s ...

If you have a symptom of shortness of breath or a known lung or heart condition, your doctor may recommend use of a pulse oximeter. The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that ...

Promising new technologies are on the rise but require further investigation before implementation in standard clinical care and guidelines. For instance, photoplethysmography (PPG) is a method for ...

Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Many forms of orthostatic intolerance (OI) involve impaired regulation of CBF in the upright posture, which results ...

Pulse oximetry measures blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate, offering a non-invasive way to monitor health. Accurate readings depend on correct probe placement. Misaligned or improperly used ...

When using an SpO2 sensor, accuracy and reliability are essential, especially when monitoring oxygen saturation and pulse rate in medical or home settings. If you're dealing with fluctuating readings, ...

What Is a Pulse Oximeter? A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is an electronic device that can be attached to your forehead, fingers, nose, foot, toes, or ears. A nurse or medical assistant usually clamps ...