• phdepressed@sh.itjust.works
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    Creatinin in urine was used as a measure of kidney function for literal decades despite African Americans having lower levels despite worse kidneys by other factors. Creatinine level is/was a primary determinant of transplant eligibility. Only a few years ago some hospitals have started to use inulin which is a more race and gender neutral measurement of kidney function.

    No algorithm matters if the input isn’t comprehensive enough and cost effective biological testing is not.