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    This study compares the rare variant genetic architecture of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) among patients with DCM who are of African ancestry compared with European ancestry.

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    August 8, 2023 — Although at greater risk, a new study found that patients of African ancestry with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) were less likely to have clinically actionable variants in DCM genes than those of European ancestry. LSU Health New Orleans is one of the 25 clinical sites nationally that enrolled participants in the study. Professor and Chief of Cardiology Dr. Frank Smart leads the LSU Health New Orleans site. The research, which adds critical genetic information about this understudied population, is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, available here.  “Black patients with cardiomyopathy have an increased familial risk, as well as an increased risk of adverse outcomes from cardiomyopathy compared to white patients,” notes Dr. Smart. “Despite knowing the increased risk in black patients, most patients who have been involved in clinical trials for heart failure have been white. Genetic trials associated with heart failure have had an even more sign

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    How to submit a letter of intent For details on letter of intent requirements and submission, please download the official invitation to submit a letter of intent. Download Key information Africa is the region that will host IAS 2025. A detailed bid proposal and budget are required only from shortlisted cities. Detailed bid proposals will not be considered at this stage. The…

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    • Letters of intent to host #IAS2025 on the #African continent are due today! Learn more now about the 13th IAS Conference on #HIV Science, the submission process and submit an #LOI! https://t.co/VuzvvG3x1w https://t.co/8q1zXHr7Ez

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    How to submit a letter of intent For details on letter of intent requirements and submission, please download the official invitation to submit a letter of intent. Download Key information Africa is the region that will host IAS 2025. A detailed bid proposal and budget are required only from shortlisted cities. Detailed bid proposals will not be considered at this stage. The…

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    • We're welcoming letters of intent from cities on the #African continent to host #IAS2025, the 13th IAS Conference on #HIV Science. Letters of intent are due in just 1 week on 30 March. Learn more now and submit an #LOI! https://t.co/VuzvvG44R4 https://t.co/LE7dvzCGry

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    Background/aims To investigate the rates of structural and functional progression of primary open-angle glaucoma in an African ancestry cohort and identify risk factors for progression. Methods This retrospective study included 1424 eyes from glaucoma cases in the Primary Open-Angle African American Glaucoma Genetics cohort, with ≥2 visits for retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness and mean…

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    Funds for a major genomics programme in Africa will run dry this year. A chance to address global inequity in health-related genomics by building on the success of this initiative must not be missed.

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    Health-care systems in sub-Saharan Africa are considered to be new markets for pharmaceutical companies. This perception is particularly relevant within oncology, as the pharmaceutical industry has changed strategic priorities in the past 10 years to focus on cancer. Since the 1930s, pharmaceutical companies have used advertisements, sample drugs, gifts, paid speaking engagements, advisory…

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