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MedCity FemFwdThe lack of research on chronic conditions affecting women with Stacey MissmerI interviewed Stacey Missmer, professor and associate chair for epidemiology and translational research at the University of Michigan. We talked about a new report she co-authored that calls on the NIH to improve research efforts on chronic conditions affecting women. Episode Resources Connect with Marissa Plescia mplescia@medcitynews.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaplescia/ Connect with Stacey Missmer https://obgyn.msu.edu/research/research-faculty/stacey-missmer-sc-d 2024-07-2910 min
Empowered HealthOpening up about endometriosisEndometriosis is a disorder where the endometrial tissue– tissue similar to that of the uterus lining– appears in other parts of your body, usually in the pelvic region, but could spread as high as your lungs. An estimated one in ten American women have endo, however, many women remain undiagnosed. On average, it takes a decade to finally get a diagnosis. That’s a long time to deal with chronic pain, being dismissed, and the stress of it all. There is currently no cause or cure, leaving many in the dark about what’s going on with their bodies. We talk...2019-07-221h 20