The history of cardiovascular disease research in the USA is long, complicated, and mostly honorable. Many of the greatest names and accomplishments in American biomedical research are in this field. This history should not be simplified by Ms. Streisand's well-intentioned statements concerning the paucity of research into specifically women's cardiovascular health issues. Originally, there were reasons for the study of males instead of females.Read more »
Re: Barbra Streisand to introduce presentation by MD pioneering discoveries about gender differences in heart disease - December 1st.
The history of cardiovascular disease research in the USA is long, complicated, and mostly honorable. Many of the greatest names and accomplishments in American biomedical research are in this field. This history should not be simplified by Ms. Streisand's well-intentioned statements concerning the paucity of research into specifically women's cardiovascular health issues. Originally, there were reasons for the study of males instead of females.Read more »