The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2007

African Americans’ participation in clinical research: importance, barriers, and solutions

Received 7 February 2005 ,Revised 14 November 2005

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.11.007

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2007

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