Features|Summer 2023
Women ≠ Tiny Men
For decades, medical research focused almost exclusively on men. Brigham physician-researchers are working to balance the scales for women’s health.
Summer 2023
Embracing inclusive medicine
For decades, medical research focused almost exclusively on men. Brigham physician-researchers are working to balance the scales for women’s health.
This gender-inclusive glossary includes some essential terms and definitions for understanding sex, gender, and well-being.
The Brigham’s Center for Transgender Health is breaking barriers and providing state-of-the-art, life-changing care for trans and gender diverse people.
How do sex hormones fluctuate through the years? This gender-inclusive infographic timeline explores the links between sex hormones and health.
Building on its 50-year legacy, the Brigham’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is working toward reproductive justice for all patients.
Being inclusive of all people is necessary for delivery high-quality, equitable care, and can save lives.
We asked thought leaders across the Brigham to share their insights and experiences.
On sex, gender, and the wilderness of the scientific process.
Scientists are uncovering why women are more likely than men to experience long COVID symptoms.
More than 47% of Brigham clinician-scientists are women, 13 of whom were ranked as the best female scientists in the world in a 2022 Research.com survey.
A research team is using a new cell therapy approach to eliminate tumors and train the immune system to prevent cancers from recurring.
The Brigham is leading research and care to better understand and treat brain diseases in women.
Forging the road toward a more inclusive healthcare system is a vital commitment we must make.
Paul E. Sax, MD, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, walks through the history of HIV treatment and how COVID-19 research may help advance the cause of an HIV vaccine in the future.
JoAnn Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, helps set the record straight about the safety and appropriate use of menopausal hormone therapy.
What is it like for young physicians training at the Brigham today? Current and past residents describe what makes the hospital a special place to learn the art and science of medicine.
George and Greg were each diagnosed with cancer—two different types. They credit the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center for giving them highly individualized treatment when they needed it most.
