FDA-funded study of pulse oximeter accuracy yields surprising and confusing results

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/12/pulse-oximeter-study-accuracy-on-dark-skin/?...

Published: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

An FDA-funded study on the accuracy of pulse oximeters produced surprising and confusing results. Study paves the way forward in reducing racial bias in pulse oximeter readings. This is a long-awaited study commissioned by the FDA. No other specific findings, statistics or details of results are provided in the content provided.