PVM 559 - Research in Special Populations

Institution:

Rush University

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Description:

The material in this course will concentrate on public health and research issues in African-Americans, women, Hispanics and children. Issues that are accentuated include: barriers for recruitment of patients into clinical trials, role of the "Coorandero" in aiding with protocol compliance and recruitment, influence of culture on disease processes, influence of environment and genetic predisposition for common disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular disease. (2 Credits)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.RUSHU.RUSH.EDU

Phone Number:

(312) 942-7100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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