Andrea Deyrup
Medical professor and course director for pathology at Duke University School of Medicine. She researches and speaks about the problems with race-based medicine.
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May 21, 2025 • 35min
How race science shows up at the doctor's office
Dr. Andrea Deyrup, a medical professor at Duke University, sheds light on the pitfalls of race-based medicine. She discusses how race is inaccurately used in diagnosing conditions like keloids and cystic fibrosis, leading to delayed diagnoses. The conversation challenges the misconceptions embedded in medical education and emphasizes the need to address social determinants of health. Dr. Deyrup advocates for a more nuanced understanding of health risks that goes beyond race, promoting systemic changes to improve patient care for all.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 34min
In the world of medicine, race-based diagnoses are more than skin deep
Exploring the impact of race science on medical practices, uncovering the historical biases in healthcare diagnoses, and advocating for a shift towards a more nuanced understanding of health disparities. Addressing challenges in medical education, acknowledging the risks of race-based medicine, and emphasizing the need for quality care and unbiased diagnoses in healthcare.
