Did you know that: “Case series of patients recruited in tertiary care centres typically report predominantly Caucasian patients, which has led to the belief that gene mutations associated with PCD (primary ciliary dyskinesia) occur predominantly in white populations. However, the registry data from the PCD clinic (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario) suggest a much more heterogeneous picture, with 40% of the PCD population being of non-Caucasian origin (mainly Asian). The fact that most patients recruited for studies at tertiary care centres are Caucasian likely highlights the underdiagnosis of this disease, particularly in visible minority populations.” ~ Sharon D Dell, BEng MD FRCPC
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