A recent study suggests that sex differences need to be considered in vaccination programs as a potential factor in vaccine safety assessment and recommendations.
A recent study led by Prof. Marilou Kiely of the University of Montreal (Canada) said women may be at greater risk of developing a reaction after receiving the flu vaccine than men.The work was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community… + Read more
New benefits of flu vaccine linked to stroke discovered
The new finding that influenza vaccination has broad benefits in preventing stroke opens the door to other studies of indirect protective factors against influenza. + read more
Clinical trials of new candidate for universal flu vaccine begin
Recruitment has begun for a Phase 1 trial of a new investigational universal influenza vaccine candidate targeting six strains of the virus. + read more
WHO recognizes no vaccine can protect everyone against avian influenza
Over the past 20 years, 21 countries have recorded a total of 873 human H5N1 cases, 458 of which resulted in death, according to the United Nations health agency. + read more
Measures to prevent heart failure further reduce risk of death in women
It indicates the need for gender- and age-appropriate treatment. + read more
Artificial intelligence is better at diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in women than in men
The diagnostic difference based on MRI structural information was almost 10%. + read more
Inequalities in cardiovascular care put older women’s heart health at risk
In this case, addressing gender inequalities in cardiovascular care increases the likelihood that everyone will have greater opportunities to enjoy a heart-healthy future. + read more