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📚New #USCJournal Article📚 Just Published! 📄This article reviews sex and gender differences in the prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment of ventricular #arrhythmias, identifying areas for future research. 🔓Access the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/myjJ50POp60 💭Larger trials with greater representation of women are needed to better define best practices for management in this population. #CardioEd #MedEd

New Publication on the CLDF website! "Sex and Gender Disparities in Liver Disease" is available to read: https://lnkd.in/egYCfa_E. Learn about why distinguishing between sex and gender is crucial in Liver Disease research. #LiverDisease

Share your views, insights and current practices on sex and gender as variables in pain research in a short survey by 15 April: https://bit.ly/4alkk74 An international group of 30 experts funded by an ERA-NET NEURON award invites you to complete a survey to understand current methodological approaches for the study of sex and gender differences in pain, with the aim of developing consensus recommendations and a research roadmap in this very important area.

"Closing the women's health gap: a $1 trillion opportunity" - McKinsey Health Institute at the World Economic Forum Let's talk about sex. Categorising the research gap as a women's issue tends to limit discussions to reproductive health or "bikini medicine." In both health and disease, almost all body systems differ across sexes. Parkinson's and diabetes, for example, effect men disproportionately more than women. While the majority of people with Alzheimer's and Multiple Sclerosis are women. By understanding the mechanisms that protect one sex, we may exploit them in treatment design for the other sex. Next time reference is made to women's health, know that it concerns you regardless of sex. The members of the OSSD-Organization for the Study of Sex Differences across the globe are dedicated to closing the research gap. I was awarded the Undergraduate Attendee Award at this year's annual global summit in Bergen, Norway. It was a privilege to receive this award representing Trinity College Dublin alongside my colleagues from Harvard University, Mayo Clinic and others. I look forward to sharing the work of my colleagues in ensuing posts. With organisations like McKinsey Health Institute highlighting the research gap, change is coming and I'm excited to be part of it. Reach out if you've any questions or would like to discuss further. (Note: "Women" and "men" refers to biological sex for the purpose of this piece.)

While genomics has provided much insight into our understanding of human biology, it has also been misused to support inaccurate claims about people in sexual and gender minority groups. What do we know about sex and gender with our knowledge of genomics and how has that changed?   NHGRI is hosting a symposium about sex, gender and genomics where experts from different fields clarify and contextualize the complexities around sex, gender, and genomics by considering them in their scientific, ethical, and historical contexts. Join us today for another round of important virtual discussions! https://lnkd.in/eZCWsK3J

Summary: The article highlights the complexities of sex and gender, emphasizing that genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of a baby definitively. It discusses how the traditional binary framework of sex and gender can limit individual autonomy and perpetuate societal norms, urging for a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of sex and gender beyond just chromosomes. Tip: Empower your child's autonomy by avoiding rigid gender stereotypes and allowing them the freedom to define their own identity. Encourage diverse interests and expressions, and create a supportive environment that values individuality and self-expression. Hashtags: #GenderDiversity #Autonomy #InclusiveParenting #BreakingBinaries #EmpowerChildren Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dec5E6BW BioMedHack.com is your leading source for the latest news, breakthroughs, and insights in medicine, biohacking, and alternative medicine. Our mission is to help you live healthier and longer by bringing you cutting-edge information and expert advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

A growing awareness of sex and gender bias in evidence has spurred the development of numerous tools to address this concern. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines and the Guidelines for Accurate and Transparent Health Estimates Reporting (GATHER) stand out as noteworthy initiatives, designed to foster more transparent research and reporting practices that bridge the gender evidence gap. These tools enable researchers to unravel the complexities that underlie health risks and outcomes and generate more accurate and relevant findings that can inform effective and equitable policies and interventions for better health outcomes.

The Journal of Women's Health published a special issue featuring ORWH’s Specialized Centers of Research Excellence (SCORE) Career Enhancement Core (CEC) program. Learn how SCORE CEC programs are shaping the future of women's health and sex and gender research training in the latest JWH issue: https://bit.ly/45UDzSq

Just released part 2 of my discussion with Emelie Yonally Phillips and McKinzie Gales and their work on Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA) using a Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Model. We cover a lot of ground that reinforces the critical importance of including biological sex and gender in outbreak associated analysis and planning. Here is link to podcast and show notes https://lnkd.in/eMBR_E99 #genderbasedmedicine #womenhealth #globalhealth #outbreak