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The carotid body is a small organ located at the bifurcation of the carotid arteries and plays a crucial role in sensing changes in blood oxygen levels. This organ is essential for regulating ...

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WASHINGTON — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their products work for patients of color, under a new federal ...

Celiac artery compression syndrome, also known as median arcuate ligament syndrome, is a condition where a muscular fibrous band of the diaphragm, the median arcuate ligament, compresses the celiac ...

The Nonin TruO2 OTC photographed as it would be used at Nonin Medical Inc. in Plymouth in December 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

But now, a latest update suggests that Arjun Bijlani’s mother has been shifted to the ICU after witnessing a drop in her oxygen levels. Arjun Bijlani had shared a picture of his mother’s hand ...

Pulse oximeters are important medical devices used constantly within health care settings to noninvasively measure oxygen levels in the blood. Yet, for nearly 35 years, pulse oximeters have been ...

When metals react with oxygen, metal oxides are formed. The speed of the reaction depends on the reactivity of the metal. Watch this video for a practical demonstration of reacting metals with oyxgen.