An opportunity for patient-centered care: results from a secondary analysis of sex- and gender-based data in mobile health trials for chronic medical conditions

Traditional medical practice has suffered from a male bias that can lead to sub-optimal treatment options and a higher incidence of, potentially deadly, side-effects in the female patient population [1,2]. The reporting of sex and gender-related data is increasing in the medical literature over time, but substantial variations still exist between disciplines. [3]. Nevertheless, sex and gender are increasingly recognized as health modulators in the (bio)medical field. The impact of sex and gender on the development, diagnosis, treatment and long-term effects of diseases is now well documented [4,5].

Source: Maturitas - May 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jiani Wang, J ürgen Barth, Irene Göttgens, Karma Emchi, Daniel Pach, Sabine Oertelt-Prigione Source Type: research