Faulty oxygen readings delayed Covid treatments for darker-skinned patients, study finds - STAT

Covid-19 care was delayed for Black and Hispanic patients due to inaccurate oxygen readings from devices that can work poorly in darker-skinned people, a new study finds.

Covid-19 care, including distribution of lifesaving therapies, was significantly delayed for Black and Hispanic patients due to inaccurate oxygen readings from devices that can work poorly in darker-… [+9461 chars]

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