Women's Health Updates — June 2023
Learn about recent developments in women's health as well as SWHR's activities that promote the study of sex and gender influences on health and serve our mission to improve women's health through science, policy, and education.
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SWHR ATTENDS MAY CONFERENCES |
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SWHR participated in three women's health research conferences this summer!
SWHR joined many leading sex differences researchers at the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in early May. During the meeting, members of the SWHR team presented at the Pre-Conference Symposium “From Cells to Society: Research and Advocacy to Advance Mature Women’s Health” hosted in partnership with the Partnership for Women's Health Research (PWHR) and at the “Hot Topics from Biology of Sex Differences” session. Read highlights from the Pre-Conference Symposium on the blog.
SWHR hosted "Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: A Focus on Uterine Health" as the opening symposium for the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health of Women 2023 conference this year. A panel of experts joined SWHR leadership to discuss research, treatment, and policy for endometriosis, fibroids, fertility, and more. Watch the webinar recording here.
SWHR exhibited the 2023 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting Baltimore, MD, in mid-May to connect with other leading research, care, and advocacy organizations in women's health. Check out updates from weekend meeting at @acog_org on Instagram.
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SWHR Chief Advocacy Officer Lindsey Horan, MA (left) and Chief Science Officer Irene O. Aninye, PhD (right) at the OSSD Meeting. |
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Dr. Aninye presenting on eye health at the OSSD Meeting. |
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The SWHR table during the ACOG Meeting. |
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ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
After age 45, 1 in 5 women are expected to develop Alzheimer’s disease (compared to 1 in 10 men). Black Americans are twice as likely and Hispanic persons about 1.5 times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias than non-Hispanic white populations. Read the SWHR Alzheimer's Disease Policy Agenda to learn how we can address these health gaps through clinical care and policy.
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INFERTILITY AWARENESS MONTH
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MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH
Migraines at the #2 leading cause of global burden of disability, yet less than half of people with migraine consult a health care provider. Download and read the the pair of Migraine Patient Toolkit for more care tips.
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During this special web event on Monday, June 5, 2023, 1:30 p.m. ET, SWHR will bring together representatives from academic journals for a conversation about elevating the importance of sex differences research in academic publishing.
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During this special webinar conversation at 11:00 a.m. ET on June 9, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert will sit down with SWHR Founder and Board Member Dr. Florence Haseltine to discuss SWHR’s role in passing the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 and the future of women’s health.
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Join FemHealth Insights for a 1-day virtual Revitalize Summit to explore the role of government in the advancement of women’s health. Hear from industry leaders about clinical trial development, research funding, and more. Use promo code “SWHR” for 50% off the event registration.
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SWHR is always seeking stories about diagnoses, seeking or providing care, and living with lupus, menopause, autoimmune disease, HPV-associated cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, or other conditions or life stages. Visit swhr.org/shareyourstory or click the button above to learn more.
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SWHR Continues the HPV Vaccine Conversation
In the United States, 85% of people will get a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection within their lifetime. Certain types of HPV can lead to cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers.
The HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing many of these cancers and reducing the overall spread of the virus. However, vaccination rates at the recommended times in childhood and adolescence need improvement.
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Learn more about the power of the HPV vaccine:
Do you have an HPV vaccine story? Share your story with SWHR by visiting swhr.org/shareyourstory and you could help inform future wellness resources.
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SWHR Endorses “Momnibus 2.0”
SWHR is pleased to once again offer its endorsement of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and aims to “save moms’ lives and address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States." Read more on the blog.
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SWHR Attends May Conferences
Explore outtakes from the women's health conferences SWHR participated in this summer:
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On Menopause: “Menopause, from A to Z” in Oprah Daily offers a guide for individuals going through the menopause transition. SWHR Chief Science Officer Dr. Irene O. Aninye is included in the article!
On Menopause: “How menopause reshapes the brain” by Nature explores early research in menopause and cognition. SWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert is interviewed in the piece!
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