Clarity for the language of race, ethnicity and genetic ancestry in rheumatology.

Ramos, Paula S; Lim, S Sam · Nat Rev Rheumatol · 2024

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

As the pace of genetic discovery has accelerated, so too has the need for clinicians and researchers to acknowledge and understand the impact of language in scientific publications. The use of inaccurate language contributes to systemic bias and eugenic ideologies that remain pervasive in biomedical science, including in rheumatology.

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