Tag: kidney disease

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Bad Ideas from Great Minds

Historically revered thinkers spread false claims that racial differences reflect different biology, genetics, and even character.

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How Bias Persists

Racially biased findings have permeated clinical research, even in recent decades.

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Kidneys 101

Breaking down kidney function from creatinine levels to glomerular filtration rate.

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Bias Cut

[Editor’s note: This article was expanded on June 15, 2023, to include two new sections: “Tackling inequities in transplant wait lists” and “A different biomarker.

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Tomorrow’s Medicine Today

Faced with daunting medical challenges, bioengineers build instruments of hope for patients in need.