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Perceptions regarding genetic testing in populations at risk for nephropathy.
American journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2013
Freedman Barry I, Fletcher Alison J, Sanghani Vivek R, Spainhour Mitzie, Graham Angelina W, Russell Gregory B, Cooke Bailey Jessica N, Iltis Ana S, King Nancy M P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: A standardized survey regarding attitudes toward genetic...
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