Hypoxia (low oxygen in your tissues) is known as one of the deadliest injuries anyone can face. Severe hypoxia can result in cardiac arrest, stroke, or worst-case, death; even if you survive, you may ...

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds the ...

Brain cell dysfunction in low oxygen is, surprisingly, caused by the very same responder system that is intended to be protective, according to a new published study by a team of researchers at Case ...

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If someone’s blood oxygen level falls below 60 mm Hg, there may not be enough oxygen reaching the body’s vital organs. This can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness. This article ...