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Women aren't men

Women's medical needs are vastly different than men's. Yet, there is a cavernous void in research based on sex and gender. Northwestern University has launched the Institute for Women's Health Research to spur much needed research on health issues that affect women throughout their lifespan. Some topics on the ambitious research agenda: cancer, autoimmune disease, anesthesia, cardiovascular disease, depression, sleeping disorders, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and menopause.

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