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“Without our participation and inclusion in clinical research, the drugs and treatments being developed might not actually help improve our quality of life or prolong it, as researchers will not have the opportunity to see how we specifically respond to these treatments.” – Audrey Davis, LPC, PM-LPC, Senior Director, Health Equity at the Cancer Support Community

Nurses can gain insights into how genetic and environmental factors contribute to obesity among different racial groups. Understanding epigenetic factors can help develop more effective, culturally sensitive interventions.

“This guideline is a tour de force, not just a technical manual. It’s a roadmap for precision, prevention, and equity in hypertension care.” – Ragavendra Baliga, MBBS

The average change in HbA1c from initial visit to discharge was –2.68% in patients who graduated and –0.47% in those who were discharged—quite significant, given that every 1% reduction in HbA1c translates into a 14% decrease in the risk for heart attack.

Provision of antiviral therapy does not require a positive test for influenza when influenza is circulating in the community.

Survey findings demonstrate that clinical supervisors often send students away before opposite-gender patients enter, believing patients would be uncomfortable, without actually asking for patient consent.