The pandemic has taken an extra toll on women. And among those disproportionately affected by Covid are Alzheimer’s patients—two thirds of whom are women. All which makes the work of UCSF neurologist Dr. Fanny Elahi even more crucial. In this excerpt from 100 Women to Hear, we talk to Dr. Elahi about how she brings a “women’s lens” to her work on early detection of degenerative brain disease, including Alzheimer’s — and how a women’s lens can lead to better health outcomes for all. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The pandemic has taken an extra toll on women. And among those disproportionately affected by Covid are Alzheimer’s patients—two thirds of whom are women. All which makes the work of UCSF neurologist Dr. Fanny Elahi even more crucial. In this excerpt from 100 Women to Hear, we talk to Dr. Elahi about how she brings a “women’s lens” to her work on early detection of degenerative brain disease, including Alzheimer’s — and how a women’s lens can lead to better health outcomes for all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has taken an extra toll on women. And among those disproportionately affected by Covid are Alzheimer’s patients—two thirds of whom are women. All which makes the work of UCSF neurologist Dr. Fanny Elahi even more crucial. In this excerpt from 100 Women to Hear, we talk to Dr. Elahi about how she brings a “women’s lens” to her work on early detection of degenerative brain disease, including Alzheimer’s — and how a women’s lens can lead to better health outcomes for all. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Putting a Women’s Lens on a “Women’s Disease”

Each week, we talk to renowned scientists and medical experts about the latest breakthroughs, the good news about women&rsquo;s health and the simple steps women can take to help them live healthier and happier every day. Together we are bringing you something good each week on women&rsquo;s health and longevity, and it wouldn&rsquo;t be possible without their support. For more information on Seneca, visit our website <a href="http://senecaforward.com">senecaforward.com</a>.
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Each week, we talk to renowned scientists and medical experts about the latest breakthroughs, the good news about women’s health and the simple steps women can take to help them live healthier and happier every day. Together we are bringing you something good each week on women’s health and longevity, and it wouldn’t be possible without their support. For more information on Seneca, visit our website senecaforward.com.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

Each week, we talk to renowned scientists and medical experts about the latest breakthroughs, the good news about women’s health and the simple steps women can take to help them live healthier and happier every day. Together we are bringing you something good each week on women’s health and longevity, and it wouldn’t be possible without their support. For more information on Seneca, visit our website <a href="http://senecaforward.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">senecaforward.com</a>.
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This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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