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The reasons behind this gender disparity are complex and multifaceted, involving a delicate interplay of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Let's raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by women dealing with autoimmune conditions and continue supporting research to unravel the mysteries behind these statistics. Learn how to reverse and prevent autoimmune disease in my FREE 7 Day Email Course 👉 https://lnkd.in/debzk2T4 #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmunity #lupuswarrior #mswarrior #autoimmunewarriors #HolisticWellness #AutoimmuneAwareness #WomensHealth #HealthDisparities

Improving diversity in clinical trial enrollment is essential for a whole host of reasons. Check out this blog post to learn more!

It is widely appreciated that there are pronounced sex differences in #CardiovascularDiseases (CVD): disease onset, susceptibility, prevalence as well as treatment outcomes. Altough this is a well-known fact, there is still room for improvement in daily research practice: for example, the balanced use of biomaterial, animals or cell lines. Incorporating these aspects often means additional efforts: doubled sample number, potentially doubled costs or at least double analysis. For several reasons, it is therefore a delicate balance of resources, ethics and outcome. Within #curATime, the project curACulture aims to draw attention on gender inclusive research. At the first curAMeet conference last week, Romina Wolz received the curAEquality Award 2024 for her outstandingly Gender and Diversity inclusive research in her curATime subproject "Role of macrophage coagulation signaling in atherosclerosis". Romina is currently doing her #PhD at the Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis at the Universitätsmedizin Mainz, the leading national competence center for thrombosis research and one of the main excellence pillars of curATime. We cordially congratulate Romina and thank her for these special efforts! Find out more about the curATime project curACulture here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ep_gRcCs Image (from left to right): Dr. Nina Lolies, curACulture project leader, Romina Wolz, Wolfram Ruf. Copyright: TRON gGmbH #clusters4future #TRONMainz #GenderMedicine #CardiovascularDiseases

Had an exciting discussion at the Chromodiversity Foundation's board meeting at Omni, San Francisco, CA. As a board member, I'm passionate about raising awareness and supporting those with unique chromosomal variations. Chromodiversity encompasses the natural variations in human sex chromosomes beyond the typical XX and XY configurations. Individuals with XXY, XXX, or XYY chromosomal patterns experience unique genetic expressions. For instance, did you know: XXY, known as Klinefelter syndrome, can result in physical and developmental differences. Approximately 1 in 500 males have an extra X chromosome (XXY). At the same time, XXX (Triple X syndrome). About 1 in 1,000 females have an extra X chromosome (XXX) And XYY (Jacobs syndrome) may also influence physical traits and learning abilities. Nearly 1 in 1,000 males have an extra Y chromosome (XYY). These variations affect millions globally and are often overlooked and misunderstood, leading to significant gaps in healthcare, education, and social inclusion. By supporting Chromodiversity, we advocate for better healthcare solutions, create educational resources, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and build a future where everyone is celebrated for who they are. My XXY | Chromodiversity Foundation #Chromodiversity #CreateBetterFutures #ItsInOurDNA #GeneticDiversity #InclusionMatters American Association for Precision Medicine (AAPM) #AAPMhealth #AAPM_Health #xxx #xxy #xyy

You are surviving or have survived cancer, but now what?! There are many cascading events while living with cancer that also affect sexual health. Dr Serena can help you navigate these concerns so you can focus on celebrating life. Learn more, (425) 398-9355. #thriveonward

Children who have developmental special needs may not appropriately develop socially, intellectually, or even physically like their peers. Developmental special needs can occur due to genetic or environmental factors, or even both in some cases and can be spotted as early as infancy. Here are some of the most prevalent types of developmental special needs. #OAAdoptOH #InfantAdoption #SpecialNeedsAdoption #DevelopmentalDisabilityAwareness #SpecialNeedsAwareness

Neglecting sex and gender in research is a public health risk. To address this, we need: 👩⚖️ Political will ✍️ Policy changes 📢 Greater awareness about impact of the status quo ⚙️ Engagement of private sector partners Let's work together to ensure research that truly reflects and serves everyone.

ADL Findings On Antisemitic Views Are Deeply Concerning

The survey included 6,272 participants from across the country. “Since its debut in 2021, the STAATUS Index has uncovered hidden perceptions and stereotypes that have given rise to racism against AANHPIs throughout our long history in the US and during the Covid-19 pandemic. #survey #staatusindex #stereotypes #perceptions #racismo #AANHPI #usa #usanews #trendingnews #viralnews #virals #COVID19 #covid #pandemic #trendingnews #ViralsNews #viralnewslive #virals

ℹ️Did you know? X chromosomes are longer than Y chromosomes. There are over 1500 genes on the X chromosome, which mainly characterise the heart, brain and immune system. (Regitz-Zagrosek & Schmid-Altringer, 2021, p. 17) 🧬The Y chromosome, on the other hand, is short and stubby. It only carries less than 100 genes focussing on sexual development and sexual function. (Regitz-Zagrosek & Schmid-Altringer, 2021, p. 17) 💡In conclusion, this means that it is perfectly possible to live a life without Y chromosomes - just look at half of the world's population. But not a single mammalian cell - male or female - could survive without an X chromosome. (Goldman, 2024) #gendermedicine #genderhealthgap #equality www.equal-care.org