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Overview

Disease often manifests differently in women than men. We can better address the uniqueness of women's health care journeys with a life-course approach to research and personalized treatment. There's also a lot to learn from maternal health, where many disparities exist today.

Not factoring in the distinct biology of women versus men can lead to critical gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S., is an example. Dr. Paula Johnson knows sex-based research and detailed patient history can help improve outcomes.

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An opportunity to take a life-course approach

Learn why Dr. Johnson recommends considering a woman's health through the lens of her entire life to understand the early warning signs of disease. Looking at women's health care this way allows treatment to be tailored for each woman and promotes better results.

Speaker: Paula Johnson, MD, MPH, President, Wellesley College

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Pregnancy and childbirth are important parts of many women's health care journeys. Yet maternal care quality varies a lot across the U.S., including rates of unnecessary C-sections. Dr. Neel Shah knows innovative health system design can help reduce these disparities.

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Improving maternal and child health

Childbirth is one of the most-used health care services, yet the most uneven in terms of quality. See how Dr. Shah believes science and engineering principles can make it more equitable for moms and babies.

Speaker: Neel Shah, MD, MPP, Ariadne Labs and Harvard Medical School

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