Women's Health
High plant protein intake inversely associated with CVD, dementia mortality in older women
Dietary protein from different sources was associated with varying risk for CVD mortality and death from dementia or cancer among older women, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Wear Red Day: Raising awareness of disparities, barriers in women’s heart health
The first Friday each February marks National Wear Red Day, to raise awareness about heart disease.
At Issue: Sex-specific risk factors, disparities among women’s heart health concerns
February is American Heart Month. During this time, with National Wear Red Day on Feb. 5 and other initiatives, the cardiology community focuses on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease, especially in women.
In CABG, women less likely than men to receive guideline-recommended techniques
Among patients who underwent CABG, women were less likely than men to have procedures performed according to guideline recommendations, researchers reported at the virtual Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Women at higher risk for death by nighttime cardiac arrest than men
The risk for sudden nighttime cardiac death is higher for women than men, and female sex is an independent predictor of nighttime events, according to research published in HeartRhythm.
Nonspecialist-delivered perinatal mental health interventions effective
Nonspecialist providers appeared to be effective in the prevention and treatment of perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms in high-income countries, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Women have lower MI incidence but, in younger patients, worse MI mortality vs. men
Women had lower incidences of MI and underwent fewer invasive treatments compared with men, according to study data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Incidence, severity of stroke elevated in women, other groups
Women, older individuals and those living in lower socioeconomic areas have a higher incidence of stroke and subsequent major adverse outcomes, researchers reported.
Biden takes steps to improve access to health care, including reproductive services
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., is taking executive actions “to restore and strengthen Americans’ access to quality, affordable health care,” according to a statement from the White House.
Lower stroke, TIA risk in women vs. men, depending on age
Women have an overall lower hazard of stroke or transient ischemic attack compared with men, according to findings published in Stroke.