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

  • Written by Daniel Merino, Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
imageMost clinical trials overrepresent young white males. Andresr/Digital Vision via Getty Images

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