Tag: WMGP
Women Face Higher Risk for Severe AEs From Cancer Therapy
Large differences in risks for severe adverse events according to sex seen for cancer patients receiving immunotherapy
Bilateral Oophorectomy May Up Risk for Developing Dementia
Bilateral oophorectomy associated with higher rate of dementia, but association not statistically significant
Among Young Adults, More Women Than Men Have Ischemic Strokes
Significantly more ischemic strokes seen in women than men among those aged 35 years and younger, but not among 35- to 45-year-olds
Weight Loss Tied to Earlier Death in Older Women
However, grip strength and physical functioning were tied to lower risk for death, regardless of weight
Factors at Midlife May Predict Health Trajectory in Women
Factors linked to health declines include higher BMI, lower level of education, current smoking, osteoarthritis, depression, CVD
WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
Vaginal ring made of silicone elastomer releases antiretroviral drug dapivirine into the vagina slowly over 28 days
Muscle Mass Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms in Women at Menopause
Authors say health care providers should consider screening menopausal women without hot flashes for age-related loss of muscle mass
AHA: Women With Disabilities Have Poorer Diets, Face Food Insecurity
Findings seen among women of reproductive age with self-reported disability
Race Alone Does Not Explain Disparities in Cancer Screening
Other factors like physical disability and insurance coverage also play a role in explaining disparities
Past Trauma Tied to Worse Mental Health During Pandemic for Aging Women
History of childhood abuse or intimate partner violence linked to greater depression, anxiety, and sleep problems during COVID-19 pandemic
