In The Washington Post, JoAnn Manson, chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at the Brigham, addresses the need for greater awareness and education on topics related to health in older women.
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We are delighted to share this critical new research from King's College London in partnership with the World Health Organization & Long Covid Kids which has identified core symptoms of Long Covid in children and young people. Dr Daniel Munblit, a Reader in Paediatrics from King’s and the study’s senior author said: “By assessing and understanding which outcomes are most critical for children and young people affected by Long-COVID, further research and clinical practice taking place worldwide will be able to assess and report these agreed outcomes in a harmonised fashion. This means that reporting on research will be more uniform, and the translation of research to practice should be simpler.” Sammie McFarland, Long Covid Kids Founder and Helen Goss Scottish Lead said: "Long Covid imposes a significant burden on families, children, and healthcare systems. We are delighted to have collaborated on this crucial research, which will provide a consistent framework for studying Long Covid in children and young people, thereby guiding future research endeavours and clinical practices worldwide." This study, led by researchers from King’s, aimed to identify a core outcome set (COS) and associated core outcome measurement set (COMS) for evaluating Long Covid in children and young people. These outcomes are then recommended for use in any future research and clinical practice globally, accelerating the understanding and development of evidence-based treatments for Long Covid. Having a globally recognised measurement set also ensures consistency of what is being recorded, enabling easier collation and comparison of results across clinical trials and other studies informing clinical guidelines. The final core outcomes were agreed as: ∙ Fatigue or exhaustion ∙ Gastrointestinal symptoms ∙ Neurocognitive functioning ∙ Physical functioning ∙ Cardiovascular symptoms ∙ Post-exertional malaise ∙ Work/occupational and study changes The study then identified the ways in which Long Covid and its symptoms and impacts have been measured in children and young people to date, selecting those that could be used globally, including low-resource settings. Results were summarized and presented to an international group of experts and patients to reach, where possible, an agreement on the best measurement instrument (or instruments) to measure core outcomes. Appropriate instruments were agreed upon for four outcomes (fatigue or exhaustion, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurocognitive functioning, physical functioning), with researchers continuing to work on achieving a consensus on the best instruments to measure the remaining three core outcomes. #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #Children #Research #CoreOutcomes https://lnkd.in/dDDvyCrp Danilo Buonsenso Nyka Alexander John Warner Susanne Vijverberg terry segal Louise Sigfrid
Core Outcome Measurement Set for Research and Clinical Practice in Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) in Children and Young People: An International Delphi Consensus Study “PC-COS Children”
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US healthcare presents numerous challenges, yet it also offers abundant opportunities. Among these opportunities lies a significant area that often goes unnoticed despite its vast potential. Older women face unique medical challenges that are not receiving the same level of attention as other healthcare initiatives. This recent WaPo article highlighted this issue, emphasizing the need for increased focus in this area. The US and Canadian population are witnessing an increasing number of older women. This demographic represents a compelling opportunity for both private and public funding, promising substantial long-term financial returns. Enhancing women's healthcare, spanning from reproductive health to end-of-life care, has the potential to positively impact the lives of many individuals while also offering attractive returns on investments. Investing in women's healthcare not only addresses a critical need but also paves the way for significant advancements in the healthcare sector. By directing resources towards this underserved area, we can create a healthier and more equitable society for all. #Healthcare #WomenInHealthcare #InvestingInHealthcare
Older women are being significantly shortchanged by medical research
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Thanks to Patient Education and Counseling for publishing our new special issue (5 interactional studies!). We examine questioning practices, which illuminate possibilities and constraints on fully engaging children in their care and health decisions. [Editorial introduction: https://lnkd.in/ggkqCz3i] Michelle O’Reilly and Nikki Kiyimba examine the ‘fact-checking’ functions of declarative questions in child mental health assessments. https://lnkd.in/gmyWjg66 Aleksandr Shirokov reveals how pediatricians navigate challenges engaging children in reporting symptoms “Responsibility to report symptoms: Pursuing symptom reports from children in paediatric encounters.” https://lnkd.in/g6wTKpqP Laura Jenkins and co-authors’ article considers good reasons for a question that creates interactional problems– the question may enable a child’s participation on their terms. https://lnkd.in/gkPje32X Janet Watts and co-authors examine questions and acknowledged responses from children who communicate primarily through vocalizations and embodied conduct. https://lnkd.in/gJC7aNhz My co-authors and I analyze how pediatric oncologists use questions and coordinate efforts with children of color and caregivers to achieve child-centered care. https://lnkd.in/gYJsaZWh Collectively, the articles offer real-world examples and evidence to inform the theory and practice of child-centered care. These studies also contribute the growing work on pediatric interactions in primary and specialty care. See @LaalaaJenkins et al.’s recent review https://lnkd.in/gsMDkkJN Thank you to PEC editors, contributors, co-editors, the HEAL-R Collaborative, and everyone who made it possible for us to share this research. Please reach out if you need access to articles. #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #EMCA
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Women's health has long been overlooked in medical research, leading to significant gaps in our understanding and treatment of conditions affecting older women. The White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research aims to address this disparity, but there is much work to be done. Prioritizing women's health in research is crucial. Conditions such as heart disease, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis disproportionately affect older women, yet they remain underrepresented in clinical studies. Many treatments, including those for heart disease and Alzheimer's, have been inadequately tested on women, which has resulted in less effective care and poorer health outcomes. It's time to expand the scope of medical research to ensure it is inclusive and representative of the entire population. #womenshealth #medicalresearch #healthcareequity #inclusivehealth #olderwomenshealth #prevention #healthspan #ai4good
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The underrepresentation of older women in medical research has profound implications for their health and well-being. The White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research is addressing these disparities, as highlighted in a recent article in The Washington Post, which points out significant gaps in brain, bone, and mental health research. At Nalu Bio, we recognize that many of the health issues affecting older women are intricately connected to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a vital communication network within the body. The ECS is essential for cognition, immunity, metabolic function, reproduction, inflammation, and gastrointestinal health. By advancing research in this area, we can develop products to help pharmaceutical and CPG companies better address the unique health needs of aging women. 🔬 Our commitment is to foster innovation and support scientific research that bridges these gaps, ensuring that older women receive the attention and care they deserve. 🌐 Read the full Washington Post article to understand the magnitude of this issue and join us in advocating for more inclusive research: https://lnkd.in/dTvrCnxd #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #EndocannabinoidSystem #NaluBio #HealthyAging #HealthInnovation
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Implementation science frameworks helped to promote equitable program reach, adoption, sustainability, and acceptability by families and clinicians of the Connect for Health program. https://ja.ma/3SbnORM
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Brand new, hot off the press.... "Core Outcome Measurement Set for Research and Clinical Practice in Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) in Children and Young People: An International Delphi Consensus Study “PC-COS Children” I feel extremely proud to have participated in this inclusive study with Helen Goss, Kirsty Stanley and the Long Covid Kids team. In essence - much of the paediatric research completed so far looks at or includes different 'stuff'. This research brought together, experts including importantly parents and caregivers, and enabled everyone's opinion to be equally considered through a robust survey process. The outcome is that we now have an agreement on the 'stuff' that must be considered by researchers when they study LC in kids and which tools should be used to do it. (process massively simplified) This means - future research will be more consistent making it easier to take the findings from research and use them in healthcare settings quicker! Pretty dam useful when you have a load of sick kids who have been waiting for help for up to four years already, including my daughter. Thanks to the study senior author Dr Daniel Munblit, Nyka Alexander and the study team for their commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people living with Long Covid. #LongCovid #LongCovidKids
We are delighted to share this critical new research from King's College London in partnership with the World Health Organization & Long Covid Kids which has identified core symptoms of Long Covid in children and young people. Dr Daniel Munblit, a Reader in Paediatrics from King’s and the study’s senior author said: “By assessing and understanding which outcomes are most critical for children and young people affected by Long-COVID, further research and clinical practice taking place worldwide will be able to assess and report these agreed outcomes in a harmonised fashion. This means that reporting on research will be more uniform, and the translation of research to practice should be simpler.” Sammie McFarland, Long Covid Kids Founder and Helen Goss Scottish Lead said: "Long Covid imposes a significant burden on families, children, and healthcare systems. We are delighted to have collaborated on this crucial research, which will provide a consistent framework for studying Long Covid in children and young people, thereby guiding future research endeavours and clinical practices worldwide." This study, led by researchers from King’s, aimed to identify a core outcome set (COS) and associated core outcome measurement set (COMS) for evaluating Long Covid in children and young people. These outcomes are then recommended for use in any future research and clinical practice globally, accelerating the understanding and development of evidence-based treatments for Long Covid. Having a globally recognised measurement set also ensures consistency of what is being recorded, enabling easier collation and comparison of results across clinical trials and other studies informing clinical guidelines. The final core outcomes were agreed as: ∙ Fatigue or exhaustion ∙ Gastrointestinal symptoms ∙ Neurocognitive functioning ∙ Physical functioning ∙ Cardiovascular symptoms ∙ Post-exertional malaise ∙ Work/occupational and study changes The study then identified the ways in which Long Covid and its symptoms and impacts have been measured in children and young people to date, selecting those that could be used globally, including low-resource settings. Results were summarized and presented to an international group of experts and patients to reach, where possible, an agreement on the best measurement instrument (or instruments) to measure core outcomes. Appropriate instruments were agreed upon for four outcomes (fatigue or exhaustion, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurocognitive functioning, physical functioning), with researchers continuing to work on achieving a consensus on the best instruments to measure the remaining three core outcomes. #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #Children #Research #CoreOutcomes https://lnkd.in/dDDvyCrp Danilo Buonsenso Nyka Alexander John Warner Susanne Vijverberg terry segal Louise Sigfrid
Core Outcome Measurement Set for Research and Clinical Practice in Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) in Children and Young People: An International Delphi Consensus Study “PC-COS Children”
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All too often, our society makes older adults feel as if they have disappeared. Conventional wisdom labels them as in decline, as if they no longer matter. Sadly, older women feel this prejudice more than men, in many different areas. Judith Graham’s recent article shows how this form of ageism-plus-sexism shows up in a critically important place: medical research. As the piece shows, older men are the focus of more health studies than older women. Research that looks at older women and cancer, heart disease, brain health and much more lags behind. And often results of studies that center on men are extrapolated to cover women, as well. Ironically, women live longer than men on average, yet their health is studied less. It doesn’t make sense — and it’s another example of how older adults aren’t valued the way they should be. https://lnkd.in/epM25rnT
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🚨 The current state of research on older women’s health is "completely inadequate." 🚨 Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health, highlights the pressing need for more focused studies in this area. Research from the @Alzheimer's Association reveals that approximately two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease are women. Despite this, much of our medical evidence-base lacks gender-specific results, primarily drawing from studies on men. A striking example shared by the @Washington Post sheds light on the disparities: the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi showed a 27% slower rate of cognitive decline, leading to FDA approval. However, a closer look reveals a significant gender gap, with men experiencing a 43% slowdown compared to only 12% for women in the study. This is one of the many reasons I joined Rippl last month. We are deeply committed to health equity and getting every person #LIVINGwithDementia the personalized care they need and deserve. #breakthestigma #createarippl #moregooddays Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eCX3zCaT
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