Racial Disparities in Kidney Care
A widely used diagnostic tool for assessing kidney health may inadvertently disadvantage Black patients by applying a race-based multiplier to their kidney function estimates. This controversial practice has real consequences, affecting referrals for kidney transplants and further evaluations. A recent study highlights that many patients could miss critical assessments due to this bias in the calculation.In this clip
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Should Black People Get Race Adjustments In Kidney Medicine?
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