A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis. By providing better information about the health ...

Oxygen saturation in the blood that is either too low or too high can cause lasting physical harm or even death. This is why patients' oxygen concentrations are monitored continuously in both ...

With the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple has introduced a new sensor that can measure the saturation of blood with oxygen. What is the data good for and who will it help? Apple is introducing a new health ...

Blood oxygen saturation is important to normal healthy functions in the, particularly for lung functions. Blood oxygen levels received renewed attention as an essential vital sign during the COVID-19 ...

The Apple Watch Series 6 has a sensor built in that can measure the oxygen level in the blood. This ability could have a real benefit in judging health and reacting to the first signs of conditions ...

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers have shown that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%. This is the lowest value that pulse oximeters should be able ...

If your oxygen saturation level drops below 92%, seek medical help right away. A dangerously low oxygen level can make you ...