Diversity in clinical trials must be accompanied by justice and equity, including benefits for underrepresented participants, in order to boost population health.
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Breathett, K. Why diversity is needed at every level of clinical trials, from participants to leaders. Nat Med 30, 929 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02914-x
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