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Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests

Por: Associated Press Health June 01, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests. As many as 40% more Black male patients in the study might have been diagnosed with breathing problems if current diagnosis-assisting computer software was changed, the study said. Doctors have long discussed the potential problems caused by race-based... + full article



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