Cleveland Clinic lung transplant experts rejoin Lungcast to discuss optimization of the lung allocation system to continue reducing waitlist times and patient mortality.
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Interpreting spirometry with race-specific reference equations led to a lower Lung Allocation Score (LAS) for Black patients and higher LAS among White patients, which could potentially contribute to racially biased allocation of lung transplants.
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