Research indicates that around 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women. Historically, women’s healthcare needs have been underserved or ignored, making the identification of this gender disparity a significant development.
Four out of five autoimmune disease diagnoses are handed to women. What gives?
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