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Reply to comment by [deleted] in Garmin adds FDA-cleared EKGs to its Venu 2 Plus smartwatch | Garmin is shoring up its lifestyle offerings by adding this advanced health feature to its smartest device. by chrisdh79
FDA-cleared is the important distinction in this case because it’s a Class II product. FDA approved is more for drugs and vaccines. (Class III)
Low risk devices (Class I) don’t need clearance or approval.
Here’s one source: approved vs. cleared
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Reply to comment by ParaMike46 in Former Canadian Olympians call to block Russians from Games. by PrincessBananas85
Russia is blocked from participating as a country. But athletes from Russia compete in the Olympics under the name “Olympic Athletes from Russia” and its a fares. The “OAR” even went as far as winning the gold medal in ice hockey in 2018.