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A N-H₂O-bel Prize!
Over 15 years ago, water was recognized as a universal right by the United Nations general assembly, and has since been recognized in various international laws and human rights treaties (United Nations, 2010). Despite this, nearly 4.4 billion people currently face water stress, with this number projected to increase over 10% by 2050 (Greenwood et…
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Skin Pigmentation Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurements
Pulse oximeters have revolutionized modern medicine, enabling continuous, accurate, and non-invasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO₂) (Chan et al. 2013). Taken as a fifth vital sign, the device’s use is routine in emergency care, general ward, intermediate/intensive care unit, the operating room, and in general practices (Bosch et al. 2024). However, with…