Edrika L. Miskell
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View article: Medical and psychosocial outcomes of state‐funded population genomic screening
Medical and psychosocial outcomes of state‐funded population genomic screening Open
As the uptake of population screening expands, assessment of medical and psychosocial outcomes is needed. Through the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative (AGHI), a state‐funded genomic research program, individuals received screening for pat…
View article: A state-based approach to genomics for rare disease and population screening
A state-based approach to genomics for rare disease and population screening Open
View article: Recruiting diversity where it exists: The Alabama Genomic Health Initiative
Recruiting diversity where it exists: The Alabama Genomic Health Initiative Open
Lack of diversity among genomic research participants results in disparities in benefits from genetic testing. To address this, the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative employed community engagement strategies to recruit diverse populations w…
View article: Visual Representation of Body Shape in African-American and European American Women: Clinical Considerations
Visual Representation of Body Shape in African-American and European American Women: Clinical Considerations Open
Background Body mass index (BMI) has been used widely among clinicians to assess obesity in their patients due to its ease and availability. However, BMI has some diagnostic limitations and other measures related to health risks; in partic…