Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2007
Multicenter StudyArgatroban therapy in women with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Women have increased risk of developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious, immune-mediated prothrombotic condition, and have a worse prognosis when affected. We compared gender differences for treatment and outcomes in HIT patients administered argatroban therapy. ⋯ Argatroban can be used effectively and safely to manage HIT in females, with dosing requirements, aPTT responses, and clinical outcomes comparable to those in men. Future, larger studies are warranted in establishing the unique characteristics of HIT in females.
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPatient gender and physician practice style.
Patient and physician gender may impact the process of medical care and its outcomes. Our objective was to investigate the influence of patient gender on what takes place during initial primary care visits while controlling for other variables previously demonstrated to affect the physician-patient interaction, such as physician gender and specialty, patient health status, pain, depression, obesity, age, education, and income. ⋯ There are significant differences in the process of care between female and male patients. Physicians may be making medical decisions based on gender-related considerations. Strategies for implementing knowledge about these gender differences are crucial for the delivery of gender-sensitive care.
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2007
Generation to generation: discrimination and harassment experiences of physician mothers and their physician daughters.
To examine bias and sexual harassment experiences of physician mothers and their physician daughters; correlations of these experiences with career satisfaction, stress at work, stress at home, and percentage of women in specialty; and influences of the mother on her daughter's experiences. ⋯ Gender discrimination and sexual harassment remain entrenched in medical education and professional workplaces. Maternal role models and mentors were not as protective as anticipated. Leadership of medical institutions and professional associations must deal more effectively with persistent discrimination and harassment or risk the loss of future leaders.