Inflammatory #breastcancer (IBC) is often misdiagnosed as a breast infection, like mastitis or a breast abscess, because the symptoms of IBC mimic the symptoms of other diseases. Learn more about the symtpoms: https://t.co/PTjKbUETGs #CancerAwareness#Oncology
It's limiting to not show other perspectives.
-Ariane Navarro, Community Scientist Panelist, spoke about her motivation for joining the program that educates researchers on the lived experience of diverse patients.
#PowerOfOne#MDACC
Clinical trials should reflect the community that will use the treatment. 20% multiple myeloma are African American, but we are only 5% of the clinical trial patients.
- Dr. Christopher Flowers
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Christopher Flowers, shared his unique perspective as both a medical oncologist and as a caregiver for a family member with cancer and the importance of diversity in clinical research.
#PowerOfOne#clinicalresearch
Studies published in #JAMA Internal Medicine, and elsewhere, have shown that devices that measure oxygen levels in the blood have widely varying results, and are also less accurate depending on patients’ skin color.
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This was a great opportunity for researchers, patients, and advocates to come together to learn ways we can improve inclusivity, and I'm glad that I could share my insights. Catch the replay 👉🏾 https://t.co/Jzqy5cxJVy…
#chronicillness#lupuswarrior#lupusawareness
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Extending a big thank you to "Better Together: Sharing Our Lupus Stories" series for inviting me to join an informative conversation about the importance of diversity in clinical research and how it impacts the #Lupus community.
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Please support our goal by signing up with our special code J-1016 today!
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#ADA#Type2Diabetes#HealthyLifestyles
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That's why I'm teaming up with my local Jack and Jill chapter & the American Diabetes Associaton as part of a contest to sign up as many adults as I can for #PROJECTPOWER! 💪🏾👟
Free gifts include:
Wireless digital scale
Fitbit
Water Bottle
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If you rent or share a breast pump from an authorized provider (such as a hospital, lactation consultant, or specialty medical supply store), do so only if the pump is designed for multiple users. https://t.co/LHCNOEOlgo