Women Underrepresented In Biomedical Research

Two decades ago, the inclusion of women in biomedical research was mandated by law but sex-specific research is still not the norm. As a result, many women receive recommendations from their doctors for prevention strategies, diagnostic tests and medical treatments that may not have included women adequately. There is no evidence treatment has been worse due to that - and no one can force women to participate in studies - but diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and depression disproportionately affect women, which raises questions about the impact of research on women’s health.    read more

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