Sex matters for personalized care.
The basic biological variable that distinguishes half the population from the other, sex, is rarely considered integral to the development of personalized treatment strategies. Yet sex is a fundamental aspect of human physiology. This article reviews evidence showing how sex influences patient outcomes and identifies ways to facilitate evidence-, sex-based approaches to patient care.
Mayo Clinic, USA.
Virginia M
VM
Miller
D041321:Chromosomes, Human, X / Q000235:genetics*; D041322:Chromosomes, Human, Y / Q000235:genetics*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics*; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D057285:Precision Medicine
D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones