Emily Kwong

Given these examples, ambia and heart attack symptoms, it makes me think about how sex is such a problematic variable when it comes to research, right?

Because sex difference is so nuanced.

So hot take, should we just not look at sex in medical research at all and maybe just put everyone together in one big group?

You're saying it is still important to include both men and women in medical studies.

Yes, but we need to be more specific about it and more inclusive.

And if we find a difference, we should think about whether that is because society treats different sexes differently.

Okay, and Angela, Dr. Zhang, what kind of medical world do you wanna live in that would get around this problem?

Angela Aru, thank you so much for bringing us this story.

Thanks, Emily.

Thanks, Emily.

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