Women and Sex Differences in Medicine: Precision Health for Women
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A three-part panel presentation. Marcia Stefanick, PhD, discusses the impact of sex and gender on the health of women and how health issues differ in women and men from conception through old age. Cardiologist Jennifer Tremmel, MD, discusses heart disease in women as compared to men, and reviews risk factors and gives specific heart-healthy tips that women can start today. Judith Prochaska’s research studies social media support groups that promote Heart Health and will share her findings and explore gender differences in social media group communications.
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