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Episode 141: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 2 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 1: Historical and Ethical Perspectives with Edwin Lindo

The Clinical Problem Solvers

37:50​ Race vs. ancestry vs genetics–implications for research and clinical practice 52:02 ​What can we start doing tomorrow? This is done on an individual level, by offering existing support and resources, as well as on a systemic level through advocacy. 57:35 ​Conclusion and outro Episode Takeaways: History matters​.

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Do statins reduce mortality in older people? Findings from a longitudinal study using primary care records

BMJ

A 20-year observational follow-up study of the clinical trial WOSCOPS (West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study) made use of national mortality records and electronic health records to estimate the long-term survival effect of statins. assessment/code-of-practice National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Eur Heart J.