Gender Disparity

AI chatbots provided mostly accurate responses to endometriosis questions, but these resources were not comprehensive or accurate enough to replace counseling by health care experts, researchers reported in AJOG Global Reports.

States that have adopted complete or 6-week abortion bans have “higher-than-expected” infant mortality and fertility rates, according to two studies published in JAMA.

Directors of hematology-oncology fellowship programs reported that gender equity training is critical for patient care and the physician workforce, yet this type of training is uncommon in most programs, according to study results.

February is Black History Month.

Women firefighters who were diagnosed with anxiety or PTSD were more likely to have reduced anti-Müllerian hormone levels, which may impact their reproductive health, according to study results published in Journal of Women’s Health.

Many women exercising in gym settings report perceived judgment about their appearance and performance as well as harassment and safety concerns, highlighting the need for more inclusive spaces to improve health, survey data show.

Some social determinants of health act as barriers to maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy and higher saturated fats and added sugar may be tied to the composition and function of the prenatal microbiome.

A smaller proportion of women vs. men underwent lung transplantation, plus women spent a longer time on the wait list before receiving the transplant, according to results published in ERJ Open Research.

Latinas in the U.S. medical system experience disproportionate barriers and discriminatory behaviors from colleagues and patients, according to results of an online survey.

This month’s Healio Exclusive highlights an essential dialogue on gender disparities in medicine, particularly in gastroenterology, and the persistent barriers women face in achieving leadership roles.