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Pulse oximetry–based scoring may miss sleep apnea events in Black patients

Sleep studies often use a pulse oximeter to determine the severity of sleep apnea. But a new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham reports that pulse oximeters may undercount breathing events in Black patients, potentially leading to inaccurate severity classifications.

Pulse oximetry–based scoring may miss sleep apnea events in Black patients

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