Race-neutral equations for assessing lung function appeared to catch more true-abnormal findings for Black patients than did previously standard race-adjusted spirometry equations, a study showed.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The degree and direction of change in various outcomes with race-neutral vs. race-specific equations differed ...

Race-neutral equations identified twice as many Black children with asthma or asthma symptoms, in comparison to race-specific equations. HealthDay News — Using a race-neutral equation identifies more ...