8.25.22 | Research and Clinical Trials
NASEM Report Calls for Improved Diversity in Research
The NASEM report on improving representation in clinical trials outlines the high cost of care and poor patient outcomes that are a consequence of not increasing diversity in research.
8.15.22 | Maternal Health
SWHR Assumes Administration Responsibilities of the Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics
SWHR will oversee the Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics (CAMT), a coalition founded in 2014 to increase inclusion of pregnant and lactating populations in clinical research.
8.10.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s Briefing Sheds Light on Alzheimer’s Disease’s Effect on Women
During the July 26, 2022, “Taking Heed of Alzheimer’s Disease" briefing, disease stakeholders discussed research and treatment for AD and its disproportionate impact on women.
8.8.22 | Autoimmune
Empowerment through Diagnosis: Improving Livelihoods for Women Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
SWHR gathered psoriatic arthritis health care providers, researchers, patients and patient advocates in June 2022 to discuss the health, social, and economic impacts of PsA on women’s health across the lifespan.
8.5.22 | Research and Clinical Trials
“Sex Differences in the Brain” Commentary Argues for Ongoing Sex Differences Research
A commentary paper in the Biology of Sex Differences journal reviews the state of sex differences research in the human brain.
7.19.22 | Autoimmune
New SWHR Paper Strives to Address Skin Disease Burden for Women
This commentary on skin disease burden in the journal Women’s Health Issues aims to advance understanding and awareness of autoimmune skin diseases in women.
7.14.22 | Endometriosis
Gynecologic Network Meeting Spotlights Areas for Endometriosis Research
SWHR's Gynecologic Health Network meeting in June 2022 covered the connections between endometriosis and pelvic pain and abnormal sleep in women.
7.14.22 | Lupus
Embracing Life with Lupus: Understanding Gaps and Accelerating Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women with Lupus
This June 2022 Working Group gathered clinicians, researchers, patients and patient advocates, and policy leaders for a discussion on gaps and opportunities in lupus care for women.
7.7.22 | Uterine Fibroids
Responsum Health and Society for Women’s Health Research Announce New Partnership
Responsum Health and SWHR entered a partnership to expand content for the Responsum for Fibroids app, a free mobile app for women challenged with uterine fibroids.
6.21.22 | Menopause
SWHR’s Toolkit Helps Women Prepare for and Embrace the Menopause Transition
The Menopause Preparedness Toolkit can help support women through the menopause transition and prepare them for menopause conversations with physicians, families, and friends.
