Medical devices like pulse oximeters have long faced scrutiny for their inconsistent accuracy across different skin tones. A new study from Brown University and Morgan State University proposes an innovative solution: using smartphone cameras to objectively measure skin tone. Researchers […]
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Malaria remains a persistent global health challenge, particularly in regions where asymptomatic carriers contribute to ongoing transmission. Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a groundbreaking paper-based diagnostic device that significantly improves malaria detection in individuals without symptoms. Unlike
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