How To Overcome Clinical Disparities in Women with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Cardiovascular Mortality Risk Triples in T2D Patients with CKD Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) face heightened risks of cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality. Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the US and most countries.  According to the […]
Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death for Women: Addressing the Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Care
This February is American Heart Health Month, and all are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health, particularly women. Heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death for women in the US, and cardiovascular disease in women remains understudied, underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. This disparity only widens when coupled with factors like race, ethnicity, and […]
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Partners with Healio for Women’s Health Masterclass in September
As one of Cardiometabolic Health Congress’ most essential allies in delivering the latest news, resources and education to busy medical providers, Healio has partnered with the Women’s Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass. While pursuing industry-defining topics in the cardiometabolic space, the authorities at CMHC identified gaps in clinical education, specifically surrounding the comprehensive cardiometabolic care of women […]
Depression Linked to Chronic Disease in Women
Recent statistics reveal the jarring prevalence of depression among U.S. adults with an estimated 17.3 million affected American adults, or over 7% of the population. Although depression is a serious condition on its own, a growing body of research suggests it has a connection to a host of cardiometabolic conditions. While the comorbidity of depression […]
The Importance of Women’s Cardiovascular Health
February is not only designated as American Heart Month, it is also recognized as a month to commemorate women’s cardiovascular disease: the number one cause of death among females. Statistics indicate that women are twice as likely to die from cardiovascular disease than they are from breast cancer, and up to 40% of all premature […]
