A new report highlights sex differences in cell biology in the female and male lower urinary tract, which may help stimulate breakthroughs in diagnosing and managing urinary dysfunction. Recent evidence suggests that differential expression of immune cells in the bladder amplifies UTI rates in women.
A new study by the Society for Women's Health Research has found that spleen cells can rapidly regrow adult islet cells without embryonic stem cells. This breakthrough discovery opens up a new approach to treating Type 1 diabetes, which develops when the immune system attacks insulin-producing islet cells.
Two collaborative research projects on drug addiction and postpartum depression have been awarded funding. The studies will investigate sex-based differences in gene expression and the effect of estrogen on treatment response.
Research highlights similar risk factors for women and men, yet varying impacts on heart health. Experts discuss the role of estrogen in blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular disease prevention.
A new report emphasizes the importance of subgroup analysis in clinical trials to detect sex differences, which could impact drug efficacy. The study highlights cases where inadequate dosing for women led to ineffective treatment outcomes, underscoring the need for better trial design and statistical analysis.
The annual conference discussed sex differences in development, immune system responses, and hormone effects on disease progression. Key findings included the role of microchimerism, fetal cells in maternal circulation, and steroid hormones in autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and breast cancer.
The Society for Women's Health Research is launching a new series on women and pharmacology, covering topics such as sex differences in drug metabolism and the risks of polypharmacy. The seven articles will provide valuable information to the public on how drugs affect women and inform efforts to improve women's health.
The Society for Women's Health Research will release four news reports in February addressing key topics related to heart disease in women. The reports cover sex differences in referrals, mortality rates post-heart attack, the Framingham study, and the connection between heart disease and diabetes.
The Society for Women's Health Research has published proceedings from its Second Annual Conference on Sex and Gene Expression. The conference explored topics such as sex differences in embryonic development, cognitive functions, and mitochondrial DNA. Researchers from various backgrounds shared their findings contributing to the emerg...