A new study finds that temporal thermometers – used to measure body temperature on the forehead – may be less accurate than oral thermometers at detecting fevers among hospitalized Black patients.

For Black patients, the chances of detecting a fever with a forehead thermometer was 26 percent lower than with an oral thermometer. There were no significant differences for white patients.

Inaccurate readings have the potential to lead to worse health outcomes for Black patients. Julia Ries is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience ...

Among Black patients, researchers found a 26 percent lower odds of detecting fevers when using forehead thermometers compared to oral thermometers. In white patients, there was little variation ...

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