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New FDA guidance aims to improve pulse oximeter accuracy for people of color

Draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require pulse oximeter manufacturers to collect far more clinical data to demonstrate that their devices work accurately on a variety of skin tones. It's planned. The long-awaited guidance released Monday comes as evidence grows that devices used to quickly estimate a person's blood oxygen levels are less accurate in people with darker skin tones. It was done. The FDA…

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Analysis links fluoride exposure to lower IQ, but most studies find 'high risk of bias'

An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded that there is a link between high levels of common water additives and lower IQ levels in children, but the majority of studies It has been pointed out that there is a “high risk of bias.” The meta-analysis, published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, was conducted with support from and on behalf of the National Institute for Environmental Studies.

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Paxlobid may help some long-term coronavirus patients: study

A small study published Monday shows that the COVID-19 antiviral drug paxlobid can be used as a treatment for long-term COVID-19 infections when given outside of an infectious disease. It turns out it's possible. Administration of paxlobid during SARS-CoV-2 infection has previously been associated with a reduced risk of developing symptoms of long-term COVID-19 infection. However, a study published in the journal Nature Science suggests that people with long-term COVID-19 infections may benefit from receiving treatment…

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tennessee Maternal mortality will decrease 2022 will be after the new coronavirus infections hit their highest level, but disparities still remain (tennessee lookout)
Mental health advocates ask: texas Replacing members Expired COVID-19 Relief Fund (texas tribune)

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