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Psychiatry

Understanding Sex Differences in Antipsychotic Treatment Outcomes for Acute Schizophrenia

A comprehensive analysis reveals no significant sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy or dose-response in acute schizophrenia, though females show greater reduction in dropout rates and higher prolactin elevation.

Oct 22, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Sex-Specific Mortality Risk in Type 1 Diabetes: Insights from Recent Decades of Advanced Care

Recent advances in diabetes care have reduced mortality risk in type 1 diabetes, yet females with type 1 diabetes continue to experience disproportionately higher relative mortality compared to males.

Oct 20, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Sex-Specific Associations Between Adiposity and Dry Eye Disease: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study

Central obesity in women and high overall body fat in men are linked to increased odds of dry eye disease, with distinct metabolic pathways implicated, based on a retrospective analysis of over 480,000 UK Biobank participants.

Sep 9, 2026
Cardiology

Sex-Specific Skeletal Muscle Inflammation and Dysfunction in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

This study reveals distinct sex differences in skeletal muscle inflammation and dysfunction in patients with HFrEF, highlighting divergent immune cell profiles linked to muscle mass and strength variations in men versus women, advancing und

Aug 27, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Sex and Age Influence Outcomes After Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Insights from a Dutch Nationwide Cohort

This nationwide Dutch cohort study reveals sex- and age-specific differences in mortality, long-term survival, and postdischarge care after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, emphasizing the need for tailored management in women.

Aug 16, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Proteomic Insights into MASLD: Sex-Specific Endotypes and Predictive Value for Mortality

A large-scale proteomic study identified distinct MASLD subtypes influenced by sex differences and developed a four-protein score predicting all-cause mortality, advancing personalized risk assessment beyond traditional liver-centric models

Jul 31, 2026Sign in to read
Critical Care

Sex Differences in Critical Care Outcomes: Insights from India’s Largest ICU Registry

A large Indian ICU registry study reveals no significant difference in mortality between sexes despite females receiving less invasive organ support in critical care.

Jul 14, 2026
Neurology

Sex Differences in Large Vessel Occlusion Screening and Thrombectomy Outcomes: Insights from a Population-Based Cohort Study in Ontario

This study reveals that female stroke patients are less frequently screened for large vessel occlusion (LVO) yet have a higher LVO prevalence and comparable thrombectomy use to males, with better long-term outcomes post-thrombectomy.

Jul 13, 2026
Cardiology

High-Normal Parathyroid Hormone Levels and Mortality: Insights from the ELSA-Brasil Study on Age and Sex Differences

Elevated parathyroid hormone at the high-normal range independently predicts greater cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, with marked sex and age disparities in a large middle-aged Brazilian cohort.

Jun 24, 2026
Cardiology

Sex-Based Patterns and Trends in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A nationwide Medicare study found that women made up a declining share of TAVI patients, had more periprocedural complications, but slightly better long-term survival than men. The findings support sex-specific planning and follow-up in aor

Jun 10, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Sex- and Age-Specific Genetic Risk Across Dilated and Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: Insights From the SHaRe Registry

A large registry study found that genetic cardiomyopathy risk varies by sex, age, and gene. TTN truncating variants were more common and earlier in males, while DSP and non-TTN sarcomeric variants were more common in females.

May 25, 2026
Neurology

Women’s Elevated P-Tau217 Levels and Faster Cognitive Decline: Implications for Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Women with high amyloid-β show higher p-tau217 levels and faster tau accumulation than men, leading to greater cognitive decline. This sex-specific tau response may redefine preclinical Alzheimer’s diagnostics and therapeutics.

Apr 28, 2026
Neurology

Sex-Specific Differences in P-Tau217 and Tau Aggregation: Implications for Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Women exhibit higher plasma p-tau217 levels and tau aggregation than men in amyloid-positive individuals, suggesting sex-specific pathways in Alzheimer’s disease progression.

Apr 28, 2026
Neurology

Why Women Show Higher Amyloid Burden: New Evidence on Sex, Race, and APOE ε4 Interactions in Alzheimer’s Pathology

A Brazilian autopsy study of 2,268 individuals reveals that female sex, APOE ε4 status, and African ancestry jointly influence amyloid pathology. Women showed 65% higher adjusted odds of neuritic plaques, and protective effects against amyl

Apr 13, 2026
Clinical Updates

Sex-Specific Disparities in Syncope Management: Evidence from Clinical Trials and Real-World Outcomes

This review synthesizes evidence on sex differences in syncope management, highlighting that while men face higher admission rates and adverse events, these disparities are largely driven by baseline clinical risk factors rather than gender

Apr 3, 2026
Cardiology

Severe Obesity Triples Heart Failure Risk: New Insights from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration

A massive study of nearly 290,000 participants reveals that severe obesity (BMI ≥40) triples the risk of heart failure and nearly triples the risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant sex-based differences in stroke and mortality risk.

Mar 11, 2026
Cardiology

Obesity Severity and Cardiovascular Trajectories: Insights from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration

This review synthesizes findings from a 21- **Compiling final edits** Now that I’ve structured the article, I’m focusing on the final touches, particularly the content for the “Highlights,” “Expert Commentary,&

Mar 1, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Sex-Specific P-Tau217 Dynamics: Why Women Exhibit Accelerated Tau Accumulation and Cognitive Decline

A multi-cohort study demonstrates that women with amyloid-β pathology show higher plasma p-tau217 levels and faster tau PET accumulation than men, providing a biological basis for their increased risk of rapid cognitive decline in preclinic

Feb 20, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Women Face Higher Dementia Risk from Combined Vascular and Genetic Factors: Insights from the ARIC Study

A longitudinal study of 12,268 participants reveals that women are more susceptible to cognitive decline and dementia when burdened by high blood pressure and the APOE ε4 allele compared to men.

Jan 29, 2026
Cardiology

Semaglutide Delivers Consistent Functional Gains in Peripheral Artery Disease Regardless of Sex: Evidence from the STRIDE Trial

A post hoc analysis of the STRIDE trial reveals that once-weekly semaglutide 1.0 mg significantly improves walking distance and quality of life in both men and women with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease, despite notable differ

Jan 17, 2026
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