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Perceptions regarding Genetic Testing in Populations at Risk for Nephropathy
Author(s) -
Barry I. Freedman,
Alison Fletcher,
Vivek R. Sanghani,
Mitzie Spainhour,
Angelina W. Graham,
Gregory B. Russell,
Jessica N. Cooke Bailey,
Ana S. Iltis,
Nancy M. P. King
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1421-9670
pISSN - 0250-8095
DOI - 10.1159/000356244
Subject(s) - medicine , population , genetic testing , kidney disease , disease , nephropathy , genetic predisposition , endocrinology , environmental health , diabetes mellitus
Population ancestry-based differences exist in genetic risk for many kidney diseases. Substantial debate remains regarding returning genetic test results to participants. African-Americans (AAs) and European-Americans (EAs) at risk for end-stage kidney disease were queried for views on the value and use of genetic testing in research.

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