Sex Disparities – Medxy AI

Disparities in Cancer Incidence by Sex and Associated Lifestyle Factors and Health Conditions: An Integrative Review

By MedXY 09/28/2026

This review analyzes global sex disparities in cancer incidence, highlighting modifiable lifestyle and health factors — notably smoking, alcohol, and obesity — as key contributors differing by population context, with implications for tailored prevention strategies.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Sex-Based Disparities in Surgical Opportunities During Early Adoption of Robot-Assisted Surgery

By MedXY 08/06/2026

This study reveals significant sex-based disparities in access to robot-assisted surgery operative experience, showing female surgeons perform fewer robot-assisted procedures than males, potentially impacting career progression.

Critical Care news Respiratory

Predicted Body Weight May Be Too High for Many Critically Ill Women: New Evidence Challenges a Core Assumption in Lung-Protective Ventilation

By MedXY 05/12/2026

A large analysis suggests the predicted body weight equation overestimates lung size in critically ill women, increasing the risk of higher driving pressures and contributing to excess mortality under standard tidal-volume targeting.

Cardiology news

Sex-Based Patterns and Trends in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

By MedXY 05/10/2026

A 10-year Medicare study reveals women face higher immediate risks during TAVI procedures but demonstrate better long-term survival than men, despite declining representation in treatment.