9.20.22 | Sleep
Narcolepsy in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers and Employees
Narcolepsy can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including work life. Know management and wellness tips for narcolepsy in the workplace.
9.15.22 | Diagnostics
Diagnostics Fact Sheet Aims to Inform Women’s Cancer Screenings
The diagnostics fact sheet for select cancers prevalent in women aims to help educate women about the important role of screening and diagnostic testing in cancer care.
9.15.22 | Mental Health
Women with Severe Mental Illness Need Our Attention
Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq, Director of Research at the Treatment Advocacy Center, discusses the health care burden of severe mental illness in women.
9.9.22 | Genetic Screening
Considering the Patient Experience in Noninvasive Prenatal Screening
Prenatal genetic screening can be a helpful tool for future parents to make informed decisions about their health care. SWHR spoke with two experts at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) about genetic screening.
8.31.22 | Bone Health
SWHR Releases First Issue-Specific Policy Agenda, With a Focus on Bone Health
The Bone Health Policy Agenda is a call action that builds upon earlier women's bone health policy priorities from SWHR and aims to improve bone health outcomes for women.
8.31.22 | Genetic Screening
NIPS Resource Guide Helps Prepare Mothers Throughout Their Pregnancy Journeys
The Noninvasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) Resource Guide for Women was created to help pregnant individuals navigate conversations with providers and professionals about their prenatal screening options.
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.
8.10.22 | Alzheimers 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.
