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The Fight to Fix a Racist Medical Gadget

Science Vs

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Introduction

A team of young black scientists joined forces with hairdressers to transform a medical device. During the pandemic, it made big news that pulse oximeters weren't as accurate at measuring oxygen levels of people with darker skin. Black patients were significantly more likely to have an inaccurate reading. The EEG is a tool that doctors use to measure electrical activity in your brain.

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