The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue. "Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement"
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement.
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The discussions demonstrate a shared recognition of the importance of re-evaluating race-based approaches, with examples like comments praising the ATS statement's scientific and ethical considerations. The tone is mostly positive, emphasizing the potential for impactful change, as seen in expressions like 'thoughtful consideration' and 'kudos,' which reinforce the group's engagement and belief in the publication's significance.
Most discussions are supportive of the ATS's move towards race-neutral equations, indicating general agreement with the re-evaluation stance.
Participants show moderate curiosity by engaging with multiple posts, highlighting the importance of the topic.
Many posts reference specific guidelines, policies, and implications, revealing thoughtful engagement.
The widespread sharing and discussion suggest that the publication prompts meaningful shifts in perspectives and clinical practices.
Abstract in brief
- The American Thoracic Society (ATS) currently supports using race and ethnicity-specific equations for interpreting pulmonary function tests (PFTs), but there’s growing concern that this approach may reinforce false racial differences and overlook the impact of varying exposures.
- A workshop convened by ATS in 2021 found that using race as a factor in PFT interpretation lacks biological validity and suggested switching to race-neutral average reference equations to better reflect individual health without bias.
- Recommendations included re-evaluating the use of PFTs in clinical and insurance decisions, involving a broader range of stakeholders, and emphasizing ongoing research and education to understand the implications of these changes.
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Kudos to @atscommunity for statement on race and ethnicity & pulmonary function test interpretation. Thoughtful consideration of scientific evidence presented w historical context. @mmccormackmd @slovinskydesir @nthakurMD @LundyBraun https://t.co/wGGS1iitRB
This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s allready overdue that we eliminate race-based PFTs. ATS statement: https://t.co/2sSpUhXCWe https://t.co/U00xYZbV2P
7/ In 2022, US and European respiratory societies recommended a new race-neutral equation, but we still knew little about the expected downstream effects on patients (or equivalently, the effects of adding race in the first place). https://t.co/7KitUYuwfw https://t.co/9i5iB3KWEv
Destacar el uso de relación de FEV1 a FVC para identificar defectos ventilatorios obstructivos en la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, asma y otras enfermedades que afectan las vías respiratorias, porque varía mínimamente por raza o etnia. https://t.co/h5SUj8sHX2
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Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Testing: A Critical Review
As part of advancing health equity, CommonSpirit Health examines the impact of race in pulmonary function tests. This video discusses the historical flaws in race-specific test equations and shares updated…
Implementing Race-Neutral Pulmonary Function Testing in Clinical Practice
Nirav Bhakta MD discusses the shift from race-based to race-neutral testing for pulmonary function assessments, highlighting the ATS's position and recommendations for improving health equity in respiratory diagnostics.
Understanding the Historical Roots of Race and Healthcare Inequities
Many health disparities today stem from historical beliefs rooted in slavery that foster myths about black bodies. This episode explores how policies related to socioeconomics, redlining, and civil rights continue to…
I saw pubmed is down but seems like oddly in some places but not in others. This is for me right now
RT @JamesADiao: 7/ In 2022, US and European respiratory societies recommended a new race-neutral equation, but we still knew little about t…
RT @JamesADiao: 7/ In 2022, US and European respiratory societies recommended a new race-neutral equation, but we still knew little about t…
7/ In 2022, US and European respiratory societies recommended a new race-neutral equation, but we still knew little about the expected downstream effects on patients (or equivalently, the effects of adding race in the first place). https://t.co/7KitUYuwfw https://t.co/9i5iB3KWEv
.@CommonSpirit experts discuss the impact of race and ethnicity in pulmonary function testing on this week's 5-Min Check In: https://t.co/nPoSjTOc51 @tommcginn4
https://t.co/Po4VY5IsP7
RT @atscommunity: ICYMI: Have you seen our work on race & ethnicity in pulmonary function tests that appeared in @ATSBlueEditor?
ICYMI: Have you seen our work on race & ethnicity in pulmonary function tests that appeared in @ATSBlueEditor?
@jeremyeorr https://t.co/2sSpUhXCWe
RT @PulmCrit: This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s all…
RT @PulmCrit: This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s all…
RT @PulmCrit: This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s all…
RT @PulmCrit: This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s all…
This statement is a step in the *wrong* direction, after the ATS correctly recommended eliminating race-based PFTs. It’s allready overdue that we eliminate race-based PFTs. ATS statement: https://t.co/2sSpUhXCWe https://t.co/U00xYZbV2P
ICYMI: @atscommunity highlights the critical re-evaluation of race-based pulmonary function testing, with a recommendation to replace race & ethnicity-specific equations with race-neutral average reference equations. #CERCA
Hello @BTSrespiratory do you support the @atscommunity official statement on "Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation" https://t.co/jw1W4SsI68 ? I can see @EuroRespSoc has officially supported the ATS position.
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine https://t.co/gf056qcmpK
RT @ATS_BSHSR: #Race and #Ethnicity in #Pulmonary #Function #Test Interpretation: An Official American #Thoracic Society Statement https://…
RT @mmirsae: The ATS has finally published their long-awaited recommendations on the usage of race and ethnicity in interpreting PFT. The…
RT @mmirsae: The ATS has finally published their long-awaited recommendations on the usage of race and ethnicity in interpreting PFT. The…
The ATS has finally published their long-awaited recommendations on the usage of race and ethnicity in interpreting PFT. The approach towards race in PFT has been overtly racist and must be changed. https://t.co/XEerAUyq1t
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/pKZThhCTp4
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
RT @ATSBlueEditor: The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue.…
The Blue Journal thanks Emerging Investigator Nirav R. Bhakta, M.D., Ph.D., for his contribution to the April 15 issue. "Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement"
Raza y etnicidad en la interpretación de las pruebas de función pulmonar Una declaración oficial de "American Yhoracic Society" https://t.co/h5SUj8sHX2 @ALAT_Fisiopato @SOVETORAX
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @tipssovetorax: Raza y origen étnico en interpretación de prueba de función pulmonar: declaración de American Thoracic Society 1 https:…
Destacar el uso de relación de FEV1 a FVC para identificar defectos ventilatorios obstructivos en la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, asma y otras enfermedades que afectan las vías respiratorias, porque varía mínimamente por raza o etnia. https://t.co/h5SUj8sHX2
Raza y origen étnico en interpretación de prueba de función pulmonar: declaración de American Thoracic Society 1 https://t.co/h5SUj8sHX2
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATSBlueEditor: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement
RT @ATS_GG: Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/NXWv…
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/NXWvRz5z45
@Dr_Aust_PhD All spirometers have GLI equations, but new statement from the ATS and ERS. Basically differences are down to environment, nutrition etc, not race https://t.co/9UKvZQZOTi
RT @elizabethmatsui: Kudos to @atscommunity for statement on race and ethnicity & pulmonary function test interpretation. Thoughtful consi…
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/3avOJjkdyb
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#Race and #Ethnicity in #Pulmonary #Function #Test Interpretation: An Official American #Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/v8lA8RuQt1 https://t.co/DwW580j3az
ATS Publishes Official Statement on Race, Ethnicity and Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation : https://t.co/AU8ALlpcaJ @atscommunity https://t.co/PBl9wPu6eu
Kudos to @atscommunity for statement on race and ethnicity & pulmonary function test interpretation. Thoughtful consideration of scientific evidence presented w historical context. @mmccormackmd @slovinskydesir @nthakurMD @LundyBraun https://t.co/wGGS1iitRB
Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation: An Official American Thoracic Society Statement https://t.co/VVsEch6hdE