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Sex and gender are key determinants of health. Understanding their effect on diseases, prevalence, clinical presentation, progression, treatment and perceptions allows for better care.
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How to teach gender in medicine and health? Methodological issues and the challenge of interdisciplinarity. Deadline: 14 Nov 2025. Conference: 20 March 2026.