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COVID-19 highlights the need for action on pulse oximeter accuracy in people with dark skin In patients with pulse oximeter readings of 92-96%, ABG oxygen saturation was < 88% in 21.5% of black patients and in 10.2% of white patients.5 In these retrospective audits, patient ethnicity was based on hospital record identification, not skin colour. Keywords: COVID-19; Oxygen delivery; Public health; Health services research; Racism EN COVID-19 Oxygen delivery Public health Health services research Racism 539 539 1 06/07/22 20220601 NES 220601 Acknowledgements We thank Simon Singer for his valuable feedback. [Extracted from the article]

The authors comment on what is described as unrealistic public expectations for the success of human-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS) therapy in regenerative medicine. They point out that the optimism surrounding iPS cell therapies disregards the delays in their effective translation into clinical practice. Ethical concerns raised by the clinical testing of iPS cell therapy are mentioned. They recommend exercising caution in rushing to embrace the potential of iPS cell therapy.

The article discusses a study that evaluated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice trends and 12-month outcomes from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2008 at seven public hospitals in Victoria. It reports on the decline in the use of drug-eluting stents (DES) despite the increase in patient risk profile and lesion complexity. The study reveals that 12-month adverse outcomes remained low, while procedural success remained high, with the use of prolonged dual anti-platelet therapy.

The article discusses the legal issues in the code of conduct originally issued by the Australian Medical Council and reissued by the Medical Board of Australia after the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 which was adopted in each Australian state and territory. It highlights the relationship between a physician and a difficult patient. It states that a medical practitioner who does not comply with the code might also be subject to disciplinary action.