Bloomer Tech is proud to be a part of #equalresearchday2024 by Evvy, checkout their 100 Effed Facts about the Gender Health Gap across 12 areas. Its insane and helps value why today, we celebrate the anniversary of the NIH Revitalization Act of June 10, 1993, a groundbreaking legislation that mandated the inclusion of women and minorities in NIH-funded clinical research. The journey to this crucial milestone inspires me; we can thank groundbreaking studies, and tireless efforts by researchers, policymakers and many others. Key highlights: 🧪 1976 - Nurses' Health Study (NHS) Over 120,000 registered nurses provided invaluable data on lifestyle, diet, and women's health. This study underscored the importance of gender-specific research. ❤️ 1985 - Framingham Heart Study This ongoing study, which began in 1948, highlighted differences in cardiovascular disease risk factors and outcomes between men and women, influencing the direction of future research. 📊 1985 - Public Health Service Task Force on Women's Health Issues Spotlighted gaps in women's health research., calling for more focused research. 💪 1987 - Formation of the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) Advocated for women's health issues and the inclusion of women in medical research, driving significant policy changes. 👩🔬 1989 - Women's Health Initiative (WHI) A $625 million investment, involving over 160,000 postmenopausal women addressed major health issues, providing a wealth of data on women's health. 📢 1990 - GAO Report on Women's Health Documented the underrepresentation of women in NIH-funded research. 🌍 1990 - Black Women's Health Study (BWHS) 59,000 African American women, this study highlighted health issues specific to black women. 🔬 1991 - NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) Prioritized promoting the inclusion of women in NIH clinical studies. 🩺 1991 - Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) Focused on the menopausal transition and midlife health factors. 💡 1992 - HERS (Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study) Assessed the effects of hormone replacement therapy on heart disease 📋 1992 - Report of the Task Force on the NIH Women's Health Initiative Provided key recommendations for inclusive research practices. 🔑 1993 - NIH Revitalization Act Signed into law on June 10 to ensure that research findings are applicable to all. Today, we see a thrilling evolution in women’s health. Innovations and new technologies are translating research into tangible solutions. From precision medicine tailored to women’s unique cardiovascular needs to revolutionary treatments for conditions like heart diseases and strokes, we are witnessing a new era for women’s health with more data and AI. Let's celebrate, the future is bright, and the journey to #equalresearch and #closingthegap continues! #equalresearchday2024 #evvy #genderhealthgap #closethegenderhealthgap #WomensHealth #HealthcareForAll #InnovativeHealthcare #FutureOfHealth
It’s #EqualResearchDay! 💥 Evvy created #EqualResearchDay on June 10 because women weren’t required in U.S. clinical research until June 10th, 1993 (Think Equal Pay Day but for the gender health gap!) To this day, there are countless holes ⚫ in our scientific and medical understanding of the female body — and that directly impacts us as patients. If you’ve ever experienced delays in diagnoses, failed treatments, mystery symptoms with no answers, or medical gaslighting — #EqualResearchDay is for you. This year, we brought together 46 innovative companies and compiled 100 Effed Facts about the Gender Health Gap across 12 health areas: ⚫ Autoimmune Disease ⚫ Brain + Mental Health ⚫ Cancer ⚫ Endometriosis ⚫ Fertility ⚫ Heart Health ⚫ Hormonal Health ⚫ Maternal Health ⚫ Medical Gaslighting ⚫ Menopause ⚫ Menstrual & Sexual Health ⚫ Vaginal & Urinary Health Earlier this week, we launched a limited-edition coffee table book featuring all 100 Effed Facts to benefit Women's Health Access Matters (you can order a copy at EqualResearchDay.com before they sell out... !) But we decided these facts are too important not to share widely — so we are posting a public version here on LinkedIn. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣: 💥 Share this post (and add your story about why equal research matters to you)! 💥 Learn more and shop the limited edition coffee table book to benefit WHAM at EqualResearchDay.com The female body shouldn’t be a medical mystery — together, let’s close the gender health gap for good. #equalresearchday2024 #evvy #genderhealthgap #closethegenderhealthgap ——— 2024 Equal Research Day Collaborative: Evvy Aavia adyn Allara AOA Dx Bloomer Tech Caraway Clue Cofertility Conceive Diem DotLab Doveras Elektra Health Elix Frame Gabbi Gaia Gameto Health In Her HUE HerMD Hey Jane The Honey Pot Company Iron Health Julie Products Inc. Live UTI Free Looni Love Wellness Midi Health Millie Neura Health Origin Oova Poppy Seed Health Paloma Health Rescripted Rosy Wellness Ruth Health (YC S21) Seven Starling Stripes Sunfish Teal Health Thirty Madison TMRW Vella Bioscience Veracity WellTheory
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2moThank you for the amazing work you do every day to close the gender health gap! Grateful to have you involved in Equal Research Day!