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Health care – White House eyeing expansion of second booster

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Health care – White House eyeing expansion of second booster

A New Hampshire distillery is contributing to its efforts to fight the invasive species by turning crabs into whiskey. Today in Health Care, White House officials began discussing plans to expand eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to include more age groups, although the number of Americans who received the first booster shot still … Read more

Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

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Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

For most patients, the pulse oximeter is a familiar tool from doctor’s office visits. Placed on a finger or the lobe of a patient’s ear, a pulse oximeter is an easy way to quickly measure one’s oxygen saturation (SpO2), which should usually be above 90 percent. But this device may contribute to disparities in care … Read more