Tag: sex differences
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Sex differences in dementia risk: how underlying medical conditions shape the association
Overview: Why sex differences in dementia risk may not be fixed Many studies report higher dementia incidence in females, often attributed to longer female life expectancy and biological factors. However, a large national cohort study adds a crucial twist: when researchers adjust for a broad range of underlying medical conditions, the sex differences in incident…
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Sex Differences in Dementia Risk: The Role of Underlying Medical Conditions
Understanding sex differences in dementia risk Dementia is a global health priority, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline that disrupt daily living. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, especially in older ages, crude comparisons can be misleading. A key question is whether sex itself increases dementia risk once we account…
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Sex differences in dementia risk: how underlying medical conditions shape the link
Overview Dementia is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, recent evidence suggests that sex differences may largely reflect the prevalence of underlying medical conditions rather than biology alone. A large, 18-year prospective study from Israel examined whether accounting for a broad range of medical…
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Closing the Gap: Sex Differences in STEMI Management and Outcomes in New South Wales (2011–2020)
Understanding the NSW STEMI Landscape (2011–2020) Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death for all adults, yet women with ST‑elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have historically faced under-recognition and undertreatment. A comprehensive retrospective cohort study of STEMI admissions in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, from 2011 to 2020 sheds light on how sex differences in…
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Closing the Gap: Sex Differences in STEMI Management and Outcomes in New South Wales, 2011–2020
Background: Sex gaps in STEMI care persist but are shrinking Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death for both men and women, yet women historically received less invasive care and preventive therapy for acute coronary syndromes. This retrospective cohort study from New South Wales (NSW), covering 2011–2020, examines whether sex differences in the management…