Women's Health Updates — November 2021
Learn about recent developments in women's health as well as SWHR's activities that promote the study of sex and gender influences on health and serve our mission to improve women's health through science, policy, and education.
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SWHR Hosts Online Events, Publishes New Insights for Patients & Physicians |
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In recognition of World Menopause Awareness Month this October, SWHR hosted a congressional briefing on October 26, where panelists shared information about menopause, including the health risks for women during this life stage, and how to address the stigma often associated with menopause and aging.
Watch the full event here featuring Claire Gill (Bone Health and National Osteoporosis Foundation), Dr. Pauline M. Maki (University of Illinois at Chicago), and Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas (Tula Wellness and Aesthetics).
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Menopause Blog, Fact Sheet, and Social Toolkit Share Additional Menopause Transition Resources |
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Blog: Following the congressional briefing, SWHR published a blog highlighting the top insights and discussion points from the event. Read more about gaps in research, the need to address menopause-related stigma, and opportunities for menopause education in the SWHR blog here.
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Fact Sheet: SWHR created a resource to walk patients and providers through the health impacts related to menopause, menopause research needs, and how current policies can affect women's access to menopause treatment. Check out the Menopause Preparedness: Fact Sheet to learn more.
The North American Menopause Society's (NAMS) Translational Science Symposium held this fall focused on Charting the Path to Health in Midlife and Beyond: The Biology and Practice of Wellness. Read articles from the event about how to improve health and well-being in midlife, written by Women Living Better and Lisa Health:
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ADDITIONAL SWHR RESOURCES |
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Autoimmune conditions cause a person’s immune system to attack the body’s own tissues and organs, including the skin. Because the skin is so visible and important to the body’s physiological function, skin diseases can impact a person’s physical and mental well-being and carry a large public health burden, despite their relative understudy.
SWHR's autoimmune skin public forum discussed the identification, management, and treatment for autoimmune and immune-mediated skin diseases. Review this information just in time for National Healthy Skin Month this November and join the conversation on social media with #SWHRtalksSkin.
Watch the full event here featuring Dr. Arash Mostaghimi (Brigham & Women’s Hospital), Kelly Barta (Allergy & Asthma Network), and Leslie Stein Lloyd (American Academy of Dermatology Association).
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In the United States, women are at a higher risk of developing vision impairment or a serious eye disease. SWHR published a paper in Biology of Sex Differences, capturing insights from the SWHR Women’s Eye Health Working Group during a roundtable discussion aimed at advancing women’s eye health research, clinical care, and education. The paper discusses shared goals of identifying knowledge gaps and unmet needs; exploring better means to advance research; improving patient care; and raising awareness of key issues. Read the full paper here.
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The Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, in conjunction with Research to Prevent Blindness, Prevent Blindness, SHWR, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, is hosting a series of educational briefings during Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week, November 14-20. Join SWHR CEO Kathryn Godburn Schubert on November 17 to learn more about how thyroid eye disease affects women. Read more and register here.
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In early December, SWHR will convene an interdisciplinary working group of clinical and public health researchers, health care providers, patients, patient advocates, and policy leaders for a closed, one-day roundtable meeting. They will discuss the health, social, and economic impacts of eye diseases that disproportionately affect women’s health.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee released the draft text of the nine remaining fiscal year (FY) 2022 appropriations bills on Monday, October 18, including the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) spending bill. The Labor-HHS bill would provide $47.9 billion for the NIH, which includes $45.5 billion for the NIH base budget and $2.4 billion for President Biden’s proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). There are several notable budget increases for women’s health and women’s health research. Read SWHR's summary here.
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SWHR congratulates Dr. Collins for his successful, more than 12-year tenure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and his years of exemplary public service. Read SWHR's full statement here.
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Infertility is increasingly common in the United States. For the more than 10% of couples that are affected by infertility, the physical, emotional, and financial challenges are exacerbated by high patient burden for self-education and advocacy, inconsistent residency training and provider education, and insurance coverage challenges. SWHR explores the policy and educational options available to manage fertility, and the need for further research. Read the blog post here.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine, on November 13, will host an event sharing the latest advances in women’s health from Johns Hopkins faculty physicians. Attendees will hear about reducing inflammation through food, memory loss, cosmetic procedures, colon cancer in African-American women, fertility, and mental health. Learn more and register here.
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Taking place November 16-18, the 2021 Magee-Womens Summit will convene scientific and clinical innovators to transform women’s health and reproductive biology in the 21st century. The event will harness cross-disciplinary innovations and pave the way for a new generation of research. The 2021 Summit themes are Healthy Beginnings, Shaping Metabolism, and Healthy Mind Through Transitions. Learn more and register here.
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SWHR will be joining Research!America in observing Public Health Thank You Day on Monday, November 22. SWHR continues to appreciate the work of public health experts and researchers who take steps each day to advance women’s health. If you or your organization is interested in participating, check out the Research!America social media toolkit here and learn more online here. Tag your posts with #PHTYD.
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