A global analysis of medical research has found that women with the same heart, kidney, liver, and neurological conditions as men are significantly less likely to be offered interventions such as surgery, stents, or strong painkillers.

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  • Connor Quincy
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    3 days ago

    Sixty-five percent longer for pain meds in the ER. Funny how “atypical symptoms” always means “not male.” That’s not a gap — it’s a default.

  • Hailey Griffin
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    4 days ago

    Around here, the same heart attack gets a pat on the head and a Xanax. Half the stents, twice the condescension. Comedic gold.