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What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Get One to Warn of COVID-19?

TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 — Even though many Americans might not even know what pulse oximeters are, the tiny devices are flying off pharmacy shelves as high-risk folks worry about COVID-19. That’s because they perform a critical function, measuring the concentration of oxygen in the blood. How? Just clip the device onto a patient’s finger… Read More: What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Get One… »

Drinking tea and coffee too hot doubles cancer risk – scientists warn

Drinking piping hot tea or coffee could almost double the risk of developing cancer of the oesophagus, warns new research. Scalding water damages the lining of the mouth and throat which can fuel tumours, say scientists. A study of more than 50,000 people found those who drank their cuppa at a temperature of 60 C… Read More: Drinking tea and coffee too hot doubles cancer risk –… »

Hospitals warn Medicare public option would be an $800 billion hit to industry

Hospitals warned Tuesday that their industry would suffer an $ 800 billion cut if Democrats succeed in massively expanding Medicare. The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals published a report concluding that allowing the public to buy in to Medicare plans at cost would not only contribute to massive budget cuts to… Read More: Hospitals warn Medicare public option would be an $800 billion… »

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