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Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have received a $5 million federal grant to pool genomic information from existing and new datasets – predominantly in African and African American populations in order to calculate the risk of developing specific diseases. They will use sophisticated modeling and genetic datasets to calculate the risk, known as a polygenic risk score, with an emphasis on studying people from different ancestries.
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As many as 450,000 Americans die every year from a sudden, fatal heart condition, and in slightly more than one in ten cases the cause remains unexplained even after an autopsy.
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As many as 450,000 Americans die every year from a sudden, fatal heart condition, and in slightly more than one in ten cases the cause remains unexplained even after an autopsy. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and their colleagues found that nearly 20 percent of patients with unexplained sudden cardiac death – most of whom were under age 50 – carried rare genetic variants. These variants likely raised their risk of sudden cardiac death. In some cases, their deaths may have been prevented if their doctors had known about their genetic pre
The Montana Human Rights Network released a report about Turning Point USA in March 2020, saying the group was bringing a âMinor League version of White nationalismâ to the Treasure State.
The 21-page report notes that Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk is criticized by human rights supporters and media for âinflammatory, biased and exaggerated statements.â
âKirk and TPUSAâs provocative style have attracted curious students,â the report states. âHowever, once recruited, students are exposed to questionable ideas and tactics. Kirk has built his public persona by distorting data and spreading misinformation,â the Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN) stated.
The report notes that White nationalism is a social movement that espouses the United States was founded by and for people of White European heritage.