Publications by authors named "Z Paige L'Erario"
Language plays an important role in ensuring gender inclusivity within neurology. Despite progress in language inclusivity, such as the emergence of explicit pronouns, more remains to be done. Historically, sex and gender have been used interchangeably, but they are, in fact, distinct concepts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Visibility of sexual and gender minority (SGM) people has been steadily increasing over the recent years; however, little is known about the distinct seizure and mental health characteristics among SGM people with epilepsy. In this study, we describe these characteristics among SGM subgroups.
Methods: Data on demographics, seizure metrics, mental health, and quality of life were collected using patient-reported questionnaires gathered at first epilepsy clinic visits as part of routine clinical care from January 2019 to September 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Article Synopsis
- * Research shows TGD individuals experience a higher rate of neurologic conditions, such as migraines and sleep disturbances, compared to the cisgender population, along with unique risks related to hormone therapy and certain surgeries.
- * Neurologists are encouraged to integrate the specific health needs and experiences of TGD patients into their care approaches and research initiatives.