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In this hospital, pulse oximeters went from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen. Why?

Researchers found pulse oximeters went from overestimating blood oxygen levels to underestimating them; inaccuracies were worse in patients of color.

In this hospital, pulse oximeters went from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen. Why?

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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as patient returns from DRC

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease in Nairobi, ending months of heightened surveillance and preparedness following the spread of the deadly…

  • Kenya records first Ebola case after patient returns from DRC.
  • Patient had lived in DRC for seven years before infection.
  • Ebola case marks first imported instance in Kenya's history.

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