Psychology & Psychiatry
Grandfathers play a more prominent role in grandchildren's lives, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Europeans spend much time with their grandchildren. And past 70, the grandfather takes the lead.
Nov 5, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular disease
One in 15 women of childbearing age is diagnosed with a disorder commonly referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The condition is one of the most common causes of women not ovulating and thus causes difficulty in ...
Oct 14, 2011
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Health
Gender differences in blood pressure appears as early as adolescence
The female hormone estrogen is known to offer protection for the heart, but obesity may be taking away that edge in adolescent girls. New research from the University of California at Merced finds that although obesity does ...
Oct 14, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Liver cancer linked to male sex hormones: HK study
Hong Kong researchers have found that men are more likely to develop liver cancer due to a type of gene which is linked to male sex hormones.
Jul 20, 2011
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Cardiology
Researchers say patient gender may influence nuclear stress test referrals
New research from cardiologists at Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals suggests a possible gender disparity in how patients are referred for nuclear stress tests, an imaging technique that measures blood flow to the heart ...
Jun 8, 2011
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Cardiology
Scientists elucidate age and gender disparities in cardiometabolic phenotypes and lipidomic signatures
With the aging of the global population, the prevalence of metabolic diseases has significantly increased over the past two decades. Meanwhile, China grapples with the largest population aged 65 years and older and a faster ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Women's World Cup: The epidemic of ACL tears in female soccer players is about more than just biology
Over 25 of the world's top female soccer players are missing the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup because of ACL tears, including Canada's Janine Beckie.
Aug 2, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Limited investment, gender disparities and inequitable access to education fuel midwife shortage
Midwives could prevent 4.3 million infant and maternal deaths each year by 2035, but only if critical shortages are addressed.
May 20, 2021
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Health
When doctors assume, patients lose
Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity, or "SO/GI," data has valuable public health benefits and potential clinical benefits for an individual patient, but medical providers must continue to collect information ...
Jun 1, 2018
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Health
Caring for transgender patients
When transgender individuals seek medical care, confusion on the part of medical professionals may be the first reaction a trans patient receives.
Jun 30, 2016
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