Diagnosis: News and Research on Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular

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New pulse oximeter adapts to skin color

For decades, pulse oximeters have been among medicine's most familiar instruments. Clip one onto a finger, and within seconds it reports how much oxygen is in your blood, a vital indicator of health.

Scientists invent artificial brain to predict heart health

Cardiovascular disease is becoming increasingly common among people ages 20–29, according to the World Health Organization, because of the rise in metabolic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes ...

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