NIH-funded studies often omit sex-specific results, study finds
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A new analysis of NIH-funded papers reveals that less than half report outcomes separately for men and women.
Researchers examined 574 articles published between 2017 and 2024; while 61% included both sexes, only 44% presented sex-disaggregated results.
The shortfall persists despite the NIH’s 2016 policy urging consideration of sex as a biological variable, which could limit the applicability of findings across genders.
The authors suggest stronger enforcement or clearer guidance may be needed to improve sex-inclusive reporting.
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Original headline: “NIH-funded research lags in reporting sex differences, new study finds”
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