Ruth Krystopolski’s Post

Four facts I learned about woman's brain health in the last week at HLTH Europe: 1. 2 out of 3 Alzheimer's patients are women 2. Women have 7 times highr chance of misdiagoses of cardiovascular issues compared to men! 3. 1 out of 3 women will die from a neurological disease 4. Women represent 80% of depression, migraine cases and anxiety (3 times more likely to suffer from anxiety than men!) That last item perhaps have something to do with the fact that women make up 80% of family caregivers. This gap between men and woman health is deep, complex and unjustified. It starts from under representation of women in medical research (meaning medical recommendations are more tailored for men than women), and continues with less money going into women health (adding to the minority of woman entrepreneurs and investors - only 10% of the investors community). That is why in many cases woman health is still considered a niche market (even though this market is expected to reach a trillion dollars in the next decade!) This demands a deep social change and health policy change. It should include raising awareness about the importance of women's health and developing education programs focused on women's health ,development of women-specific Treatments and increased investments and research that can lead to more effective treatments for women. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their insights in the HLTH Europe conference, and a special thank you you Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha for your inspiration! Maya Gerstein, MD Ran Balicer Hadas Jacoby Nir Shalom Shiri Pergamentzev (Karpol) Stav Devons-Sberro #WomensHealth #SocialChange #HealthPolicy #HealthcareInvestments

Good health - That's what we all want. Unfortunately, there are big gaps in our knowledge about women's health in multiple sclerosis (MS). The International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS (https://lnkd.in/e7ZyBTb2) recently published a review that shone a light on this critical issue - https://lnkd.in/e8d543Es. Now you have an opportunity to help shape research efforts to address the scientific gaps identified by the committee. The Women’s Health working group convened by the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS is conducting a survey to gain further insight into the most important questions in six broad areas for future research on Women’s Health in MS. The survey is being conducted on their behalf by Amber Salter, PhD at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. If you would like to participate in this anonymous survey, please follow this link https://lnkd.in/e3nPWCzN. The questionnaire will take about 5 minutes to complete. People living with MS, health care providers, researchers, and patient advocacy groups are all invited to share your thoughts on research priorities in Women's Health in MS Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and make your voice heard. Also please pass this along to colleagues who may have an interest in this area. Your input is vital! Together we are stronger. #ms #multiplesclerosis

Adding to my reading list for a closer read. I wish it were better news, but the progress since the last report 20 years ago is: we know what to do. Now, we need to go ahead and do it. The table that starts on page 21 is a great summary.

Our latest research article has been published in the Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare, shedding light on an important aspect of geriatric care. 🔍 Study Focus: This research delves into the prediction of discharge disposition in geriatric women after traumatic injury, offering valuable insights into healthcare planning for this demographic. 👩🦳 Impact: The study, focusing on female geriatric patients over 55, emphasizes the significance of pre-injury functional status in determining discharge outcomes. 📰 Reputable Coverage: Our findings have garnered attention in the academic community, contributing to discussions on geriatric care and rehabilitation strategies. 🔗 Want to dive deeper into the study? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g3aHH9zw Stay informed and engaged in the latest advancements in healthcare research! 💡 #GeriatricCare #HealthcareResearch #AgingPopulation

🌟 Bringing Awareness to Women's Health Research! 🌟 Medical research has historically overlooked the health needs of older women, often focusing predominantly on men. It's fantastic to see the unique health needs of women finally coming into the spotlight. For too long, medical research has overlooked them, but now we're making progress. 👏 Let's continue pushing for more inclusive research and better healthcare for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gt5wZZWr

Our latest article published in the Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare delves into crucial post-COVID-19 analysis on osteoarthritis literacy and equity issues. Titled "Osteoarthritis Literacy and Equity Issues: A Post COVID-19 Analysis and Update," this study sheds light on the challenges faced by older adults dealing with this prevalent joint disease. 🔍 Key Findings: Osteoarthritis remains a significant cause of physical disability among older adults, hindering their quality of life. Health equity and literacy issues exacerbate the challenges of managing osteoarthritis, especially for long COVID-affected individuals and those with lower socioeconomic status. Effective intervention approaches require tailored recommendations that consider patients' health literacy, economic status, and educational background. 🔗 Dive deeper into this insightful research by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHzsugWv Stay informed and discover how we're working towards better healthcare outcomes for all! #Osteoarthritis #HealthEquity #HealthLiteracy #ResearchUpdate #AgingHealthcare

"Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health." The Washington Post spoke to physicians and medical researchers about what efforts to address this gap, like the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, should prioritize. One cross-cutting priority starts with data and reporting. Clinical trial data need to be (1) collected from sources representative of the diverse population affected, and (2) analyzed and reported by different demographic factors, to give insight into how effective treatments are for different segments of the population. #healthequity #healthanalytics #techequity

AccendoWave - A #Pain Data Company Frustration over #medical gaslighting is heating up again, with more than 262 million views for #medicalgaslighting on TikTok. What we see in this stream of thousands of posts on social media are firsthand stories from #patients, mostly #women, who say #doctors have ignored, minimized or dismissed their symptoms as stress or anxiety, often with severe consequences. Medical gaslighting can kill women and girls. Recent research suggests that when the ambulance arrives in a cardiac emergency, women are less likely to get appropriate care, and when we arrive at the hospital with chest pain, we’re less likely to be classified as an emergency, to be given an electrocardiogram or to be admitted. And though it’s well-known that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, studies suggest that we’re less likely to be prescribed key cardiac medications and twice as likely to have our cardiac symptoms attributed to mental illness. A Top 4 Health Equity Solution and Top 15 Remote Monitoring Company, AccendoWave, benchmarks objective #brain wave pain data (specialty, gender, age) and has nine pain #databases: Emergency Department, Maternal Health, Oncology, MSK, Medical Surgical, ICU, #Women, Adults, Seniors to eliminate bias, improve outcomes and reduce health care costs. If desired, AccendoWave can also create customized pain databases for partners that can be accessed on the Datavant platform. https://lnkd.in/dB6Qy3gJ

The reason why women can’t get the med care they need from their drs is that drs are trained to attribute women’s symptoms to psych 10x more often than men’s. My new oped in Cognoscenti shows how we can fix it. It’s time! #StopTrainingDrsToGaslight #PublicVoices  https://lnkd.in/gWcSUTyw

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