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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Addressing the Sex Gap in Biomedical Research.

The article focuses on the underrepresentation of women in biomedical research and clinical trials, highlighting the need for policy changes to promote inclusive, sex-informed research. It discusses how persistent biases lead to gaps in understanding health issues that uniquely affect women, resulti...

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Published in:Journal of Women's Health (15409996) Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 116 - 119
Main Authors: Sheng, Julietta A., Aurand, Emily R., Hook-Barnard, India
Format: Journal Article
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Jan2026
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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          Sheng, Julietta A.
          Aurand, Emily R.
          Hook-Barnard, India
        affil: Engineering Biology Research Consortium, Emeryville, California, USA.
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          Research, Medical
          Research Subject Recruitment
          Women's Health
          Gender Bias
          Clinical Trials
          Drug Development
          Diagnostic Errors
          Inappropriate Prescribing
          Adverse Drug Event
          Diffusion of Innovation
          Health Policy
          Drug Approval
          United States Food and Drug Administration
      ab: The article focuses on the underrepresentation of women in biomedical research and clinical trials, highlighting the need for policy changes to promote inclusive, sex-informed research. It discusses how persistent biases lead to gaps in understanding health issues that uniquely affect women, resulting in inadequate medical solutions and increased health risks. The article emphasizes the importance of initiatives like the National Institutes of Health's Office of Research on Women's Health and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health in addressing these disparities. Additionally, it explores the emerging FemTech industry, which aims to improve women's health technologies, while noting the regulatory challenges it faces. Overall, the article advocates for collaborative efforts among policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to enhance health outcomes for women.
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