December 2, 2022: NCHR testified at an FDA meeting that there is strong evidence that commonly-used pulse oximeters are less reliable for patients with pigmented skin. The FDA’s current guidelines do not require product labeling to address the impact of skin pigmentation on pulse oximetry. While labeling is important to alert users to possible inaccuracies, it does not diminish the importance of developing devices that are effective for everyone.
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Do vitamin D supplements prevent health problems? There is not enough evidence to conclude whether taking vitamin D prevents cancer or heart problems.
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Heart bypass surgery and stents are no better at preventing heart attacks and death in patients with stable heart disease than pills and lifestyle improvements alone, according to a very important study presented in November 2019 at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association.
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Despite continued support by the American Heart Association for the usage of fish oil supplements, a 2018 study shows no benefit on heart health.
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