healthcare disparities
Distinct Cancer Drivers, Markers Detected in Tumor Samples from African Ancestry Patients
With hundreds of thousands of tumor samples, researchers unearthed genetic alterations that are enriched or diminished among African ancestry individuals.
A Cambridge University study found phrases touting the benefits of genomics research without acknowledging limitations can turn off the very people researchers need to engage most.
In particular, Black veterans seen through an on-site program at a Philadelphia VA medical center were nearly five times more likely to get tested than through a telemedicine consult.
Initial findings from the country's 10-year National Precision Medicine program could yield genetic tests tailored to Asian populations within Singapore and abroad.
AACR Studies Flag Molecular Differences in Colorectal Cancer Patients of African, European Ancestry
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Data presented at the meeting underscored the importance of studying diverse populations in order to improve equity in precision oncology.