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Sex-specific and sex-independent steroid-related biomarkers in early second trimester maternal serum associated with autism
BackgroundPrenatal exposure to maternal metabolic conditions associated with inflammation and steroid dysregulation has previously been linked to...
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Current Trends in Sex Trafficking Research
Purpose of ReviewSex trafficking is a significant global problem that results in millions of individuals being sexually exploited annually. This...
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Sex-specific treatment characteristics and 30-day mortality outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients over 70 years of age—results from the prospective COVIP study
PurposeOlder critically ill patients with COVID-19 have been the most vulnerable during the ongoing pandemic, with men being more prone to...
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Sex matters: acute functional connectivity changes as markers of remission in late-life depression differ by sex
The efficacy of antidepressant treatment in late-life is modest, a problem magnified by an aging population and increased prevalence of depression....
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Sex differences in infective endocarditis: a Danish nationwide study
PurposeSex differences in infective endocarditis (IE) are reported, but patient characteristics are sparse and conflicting findings on the...
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Impact of sex on clinical, procedural characteristics and outcomes of catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmias according to underlying heart disease
BackgroundWomen are under-represented in many key studies and trials examining outcomes of catheter ablation (CA) for ventricular arrhythmias (VA)....
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Sex effects on DNA methylation affect discovery in epigenome-wide association study of schizophrenia
Sex differences in the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of schizophrenia are well-known; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying these...
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Sex Differences in Atrial Fibrillation
Purpose of ReviewAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. The estimated lifetime risk of develo** AF is higher in...
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Serum sex hormones correlate with pathological features of papillary thyroid cancer
PurposeSex hormones are thought to be responsible for the unique gender differences in papillary thyroid cancer(PTC). Most previous studies on these...
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Sex and gender differences in intensive care medicine
Despite significant advancements in critical care medicine, limited attention has been given to sex and gender disparities in management and outcomes...
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Healthcare for sex workers—access, barriers, and needs
BackgroundStigma has a significant impact on the health of different societal groups and contributes to inequalities in healthcare. Sex work is...
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Relationship of horse temperament with breed, age, sex, and body characteristics: a questionnaire-based study
BackgroundTemperament is an important issue that must be taken into consideration when purchasing horses for leisure, racing, or even work in the...
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From Sex Dolls to Sex Robots and Beyond: A Narrative Review of Theoretical and Empirical Research on Human-like and Personified Sex Tech
Purpose of ReviewDevelopments in human-like and personified sex tech require familiarity with a range of technologically sophisticated sex toys. Most...
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Sex-specific resting state brain network dynamics in patients with major depressive disorder
Sex-specific neurobiological changes have been implicated in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Dysfunctions of the default mode network (DMN),...
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Addressing sex and gender to improve asthma management
Sex (whether one is ‘male’ or ‘female’, based on biological characteristics) and gender (defined by socially constructed roles and behaviors)...
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Role of Sex in Atherosclerosis: Does Sex Matter?
Purpose of ReviewAtherosclerosis is the largest cause of death in the western world with the role of sex yet to be determined. The purpose of this...
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Sex-based differences in inguinal hernia factors
BackgroundMuch of our knowledge about inguinal hernias is based on males. Meanwhile, it is established that women have worse outcomes after inguinal...
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Sex Differences in Cardiac Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewThe goal of this review was to summarize contemporary evidence surrounding sex differences in heart transplantation (HT).
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Individual and Collective Forms of Stigma Resistance: Pathways Between HIV and Sex Work Stigma and Viral Suppression Among Female Sex Workers in the Dominican Republic
Intersecting forms of stigma including both HIV and sex work stigma have been known to impede HIV prevention and optimal treatment outcomes among...
