This article, which ran as part 4 of a 5-part series from HealthyWomen’s Chronic Pain Summit, which was held in mid-July in Ellicott City, MD, focused on how men and women require unique assessments when it comes to chronic pain. The author interviewed speakers from the summit, including Jeffrey Mogil, PhD, Roger B. FiIlingim, PhD, and Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, who all spoke about the differences in the way women are modeled in research and how those results impact the course of treatment for chronic pain.
HealthyWomen content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
WomenTalk: The 411 on Femtech Questions
In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll talk about all things femtech.
December, 23 2024
VideosHappy Holidays from HealthyWomen
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to take care of yourself
December, 23 2024
Your WellnessDoctors Shrugged Off My Cough Because I Wasn’t a Smoker — but I Had Stage 4 Lung Cancer
I’m not the only never smoker with lung cancer, and physicians need to do better
December, 19 2024
Real Women, Real StoriesShould You Do a Breast Self-Exam?
The formal breast self-exam is no longer recommended — but breast awareness is. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer screening.
December, 19 2024
Your BodyiStock.com/Drazen Zigic
¿Deberías examinar tus mamas?
Ya no se recomiendan los autoexámenes de mamas, pero sí la autoconciencia mamaria. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las examinaciones del cáncer de mama.
December, 19 2024
Your BodyiStock.com/Drazen Zigic