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Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast)

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Gender Gaps in Medical Research

This chapter examines the historical exclusion of women from clinical trials and its impact on drug safety, highlighting significant examples like Ambien. It stresses the importance of inclusive research practices and the ethical considerations surrounding sex differences in medicine.

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