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

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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. Doctors have long discussed the potential problems caused by race-based assumptions that are built into diagnostic software. This study offers one of the first real-world examples of how the the issue may affect diagnosis and care for lung patients.
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The Billings GazetteThe Billings Gazette

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago·Billings, United States
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Lincoln Journal StarLincoln Journal Star

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago·Cherokee County, United States
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Helena Independent RecordHelena Independent Record

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago·Helena, United States
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MissoulianMissoulian

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago·Missoula, United States
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Montana StandardMontana Standard

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago
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Tulsa WorldTulsa World

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

A new study suggests racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems.

4 months ago·Tulsa, United States
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