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HIV breakthrough: drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

Getty Images by Linda-Gail Bekker, University of Cape Town A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a...

Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials

Racialized people are disproportionately affected by diabetes, but are underrepresented in clinical studies. (Shutterstock) by Sonia Anand, McMaster University Most people are aware that the process...

Why diversity in clinical trials matters

By: Adrelia Allen, Senior Director, Clinical Trial Patient Diversity, Merck Research Clinical trials are a critical part of the research process for new medicines and...

Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine

by Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation Its a great day when you find a piece of clothing that fits perfectly. A...

Improving Health Outcomes through Equity and Access

Better access to healthcare equals better health outcomes. Biogen strives to increase access and address the barriers that patient populations face. Oftentimes, health outcomes...

Yes, Black patients do want to help with medical research

Creating a safe space for patients to ask questions and provide fully informed consent could help increase clinical trial recruitment. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images –...

How important is the COVID-19 booster shot for 5-to-11-year-olds?

About 8 million U.S. children have received two shots of COVID-19 vaccine and are now eligible for a third. KoldoyChris/Moment via Getty Images by Debbie-Ann Shirley,...

Medical technologies have been central to US pandemic response – but social behaviors matter just as much

COVID-19 vaccines and treatments aren’t societal silver bullets when health disparities persist. Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images Eyal Oren, San Diego State University Before COVID-19, there was...

How effective are vaccines against omicron?

Understanding how much protection a vaccine offers is not as simple as it sounds. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images An epidemiologist answers 6 questions by Melissa Hawkins,...

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