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 ...

The story of the study of post-exercise hypotension

In 1981, a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine named William Fitzgerald noticed something strange—his blood pressure was lower after going for a jog. This anecdotal observation launched a robust investigation into ...

Biological aging clocks offer insights, not diagnostics

The Journal of Medical Internet Research released a feature story on the accuracy and utility of consumer wearables that estimate so-called biological age in its News and Perspectives section. In "Sorting Science From Marketing ...

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