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The Acid Survivors Trust notes an incidence of about 1,500 intentional acid burn attacks happen annually, with 80 percent of victims being women — and an estimated 40 percent of cases never reported. The panel "Girls On Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries" will be happening at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68). ReSurge in collaboration with G4All, Physicians for Peace, Smile Train, and the Global Surgery Umbrella will explore the gendered outcomes of burn injuries with insights and perspectives from surgeons, burn survivors, gender equity advocates, and leaders in global health. Register here: bit.ly/3UlYs6a

As we acknowledge National Women's Health Awareness Month, let's turn our attention to a condition that affects millions of women worldwide: Endometriosis. This often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition can have a profound impact on women's lives, underscoring the urgent need for increased awareness and innovative diagnostic approaches. #Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain, infertility, and other debilitating symptoms. Despite its prevalence, diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging, leading to delays in treatment and unnecessary suffering for patients.   This Women's Health Awareness Month, let's emphasize the importance of #MolecularImaging in revolutionizing the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. Molecular imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (#PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (#MRI), offer a non-invasive way to visualize and characterize endometrial lesions with unprecedented precision. We highlight recent publications by Prof. Anna Moore's group at Michigan State University focused on non-invasive detection of endometriosis. This recent publication (https://lnkd.in/drA3uamx) does so by using a gadolinium-based collagen type I targeting probe developed by their lab. Another study led by her group (https://lnkd.in/d52bWC22) evaluated cRGD-peptide-conjugated nanoparticles (RGD-Cy5.5-MN) for endometriosis lesion detection. Together, let's empower women to take control of their reproductive health and break the silence surrounding endometriosis. 💖 #WomensHealth #EndometriosisAwareness #MolecularImaging #Empowerment

#womenshistorymonth Women have been undervalued, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and underresearched. Across the board, protocols designed for men have been applied as one-size-fits-all to women without consideration for gender-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The gap widens when we explore sociocultural factors driving the underdiagnosis and underestimation of pain for women. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q02nWPTK0 #PAINWeek #blogpost #PAINWeek2024 #PAINWeekconference #healthcareprofessionals #PAINWeeklasvegas #thecosmopolitanoflasvegas #pain #painmanagement #painmedications #PAINWeekattendees #PAINWeekcme #cme #ce #PAINWeek2024conference #painconference #painsponsors #paineducation #paintopics #paincourses

#Kegel's are just some of many #exercises that can positively affect women, but what are the actual benefits? Our own Leslie Rickey, MD, MPH, answers this question and more in an article by Yale Medicine. ⬇ Yale School of Medicine

Join us on Saturday, January 20th by registering for the Women in IR webinar hosted by GEST. We will be discussing different challenges for women in our specialty and how to face them head on! #interventionalradiology #iRad #womeninmedicine

https://lnkd.in/e4S6kJP2 I really appreciated the piece on the deep-rooted medical misogyny around women’s pain and how often it’s minimised. Too often, women are told to “just take a painkiller” or “go on the pill,” and, worse, that what they’re experiencing is normal and they should simply accept it. If men had periods, we wouldn’t still be asking these questions. This kind of advice does a disservice to women, who deserve better. As someone who has spent 15 years in traditional medicine and now co-founder of @Nexus, I’ve seen firsthand how the system falls short in recognising and addressing the unique challenges women endure. At Nexus we’re building an AI-enabled platform to help women better manage their health, from tracking cycles to addressing complex issues like hormone balance and pain management. The gap in understanding women’s pain is vast, but technology and innovation can help bridge that divide by empowering women with data-driven tools that ensure their experiences are taken seriously. It’s time for real change in healthcare so women’s pain is recognised and addressed with the care it deserves.

Arrhythmias in women can be influenced by different factors 👩🔬🩺 Arrhythmias affect women differently than men, and recognising these differences is vital for better heart health. Let’s focus on understanding and managing these unique risks. Early detection is key! https://lnkd.in/dHrgbxzZ #CASSA #saheart #cardiology #heart #arrhythmia #arrhythmiaawareness #womensmonth #women #womenshealth #empowerment #femalehealth

Innovative technology may revolutionize premature birth prevention!  Pregnantech's LIONESS, a silicone ring placed around the cervix, offers a non-surgical solution to combat cervical shortening - an established risk factor for premature birth. Unlike current treatments, this tretment minimizes risks and side effects. Currently undergoing clinical trials in Israeli hospitals, this groundbreaking approach has the potential to significantly impact global healthcare, providing a safer, more effective alternative for women at risk of premature birth. #Healthcare #PrematureBirth #MedicalTechnology #ai #biotech #medint Medint revolutionizes the #healthcare AI market with a unique blend of #ai tools, proprietary methodology, proprietary #data, and healthcare expertise. Our hybrid approach ensures that our solutions are grounded in trusted medical content.

Residential inequity linked to vision difficulty and blindness in a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Researchers found significant associations between neighborhood-level inequity measures and VDB. This insightful study sheds light on the importance of addressing systemic inequalities to improve public health outcomes. Read more about the study findings and implications for policy interventions here: [insert link] #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #ResearchInsights

As February marks Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, Olympia Eye and Laser is dedicated to educating individuals about this prevalent yet often misunderstood condition. With our extensive experience in ophthalmology, we aim to empower others with knowledge about AMD's impact, risk factors, and available treatments. Let's work together to foster dialogue, promote early detection, and improve outcomes for those affected. #AMDawareness #maculardegeneration #VisionHealth #EyeCare #Namibia #ophthalmology https://lnkd.in/dWeXw6si