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United States Renal Data System
- Alternate Title(s)
- USRDS, US Renal Data System
- Description
The United States Renal Data System (USRDS) is a national data system that collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. The USRDS is funded directly by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). USRDS staff collaborate with members of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the United Network for...
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Chronic DiseaseHealth Status
- Access Rights
- Free to AllApplication Required
- Local Expert
- James Kaufman
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Jackson Heart Study
- Alternate Title(s)
- JHS
- Description
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a population-based longitudinal study based in Jackson, Mississippi that investigates risk factors for cardiovascular disease among African Americans. It is a collaborative research project by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, and Tougaloo College. The primary objective is to investigate environmental and genetic factors associated...
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Chronic DiseasePopulation CharacteristicsRisk Factors
- Access Rights
- Free to AllApplication Required
- Local Expert
- Tanya M. Spruill
