African-American Allergies
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic and other factors that determine the severity of rheumatoid arthritis in African Americans. This study is currently recruiting African Americans ages 19 and older who have RA and meet the study's other requirements.
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Stroke is the Third-Leading Cause of Death Among African Americans
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African-Americans: Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Part 1
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Obesity and African Americans
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African Americans Who Smoke at Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arth...
According to a new study, African Americans who smoke are at a greater risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers looked at data on... Read more »
Study: African-Americans adhere less to diabetes drug treatmen...
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Breathing problem affects more obese and African-American chil...
A nighttime breathing problem disproportionately affects children who are overweight and African-American, according to a new study. Researchers... Read more »
Environment behind racial disparity in allergies
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Blacks with COPD at high risk for cancer
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