covid 19 uk

Do pulse oximeters have racial bias?

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Pulse

A small clip-like device that calculates the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream, pulse oximeters can be attached to the fingertip, toes, or earlobe. (Representative image) On Sunday, the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care announced an independent review to find any potential bias in medical items such as pulse oximeters and their impact … Read more

Double vaccination reduces risk of long Covid by almost half: Research

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Individuals with pre existing health conditions were up to two times more likely to contract covid infection and of getting sick post vaccination (Reuters Photo) A recent study by researchers at King’s College London has found that after getting double vaccinated, the chances/risk of catching long COVID-19 is reduced almost by half. The study was … Read more