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Few studies, in the US, have an adequate number of Black participants. I'm lucky to work for one. The REGARDS study (REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke) is one of the largest and most diverse cohort studies in the US (bit.ly/3ocjIJ1)
#REGARDSstudy
#REGARDSstudy
Between 2003-2007, the REGARDS study enrolled more than 30K participants all over the US (especially the Southeastern Stroke Belt region of the US). A lot of what we know about racial disparities in stroke and other cardiovascular diseases come from the REGARDS.
#REGARDSstudy
#REGARDSstudy
Because of the REGARDS, we now that about 50% of the Black-White disparity in stroke is explained by traditional risk factors (mainly blood pressure).
#REGARDSstudy #BlackInCardio
#REGARDSstudy #BlackInCardio
First up @IBeChichi_ : Chichi Okagbue, a PhD student at the University of Reading conducting research on how the biological mechanisms of obesity contributes to cardiovascular diseases
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Say hi to @supermalt_papi . Jason is a PhD student. His research is based on the revascularisation of ischaemic diseases. Jason is very passionate about increasing diversity and representation of underrepresented groups in STEM
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