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Texas Has Sued Three Doctors Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care

All three physicians could lose their licenses

Nov 20, 2024
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Opponents Use Parental Rights, Anti-Trans Messages to Fight Abortion Ballot Measures

Groups link gender issues to sway reproductive rights vote

Oct 31, 2024
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Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

Sep 30, 2024
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Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Aug 31, 2024
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Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

Aug 29, 2024
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Two Tests Better Than One for Detecting Anal Cancer in People With HIV

Combination testing also tied to fewer referrals for further diagnostics

Jul 23, 2024
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Supreme Court Will Take Up State Bans on Gender Care for Minors: Here's What to Know

Half of U.S. states have enacted laws banning certain healthcare services for transgender kids

Jun 24, 2024
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Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Care

What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care

May 22, 2024
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How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time

May 14, 2024
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Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bans

Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges

May 14, 2024
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England's NHS Clinics No Longer Offering Puberty Blockers to Trans Youth

Final policy will allow prescriptions only via clinical trials, or for existing patients

Mar 14, 2024
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Transgender Veterans Sue to Have Gender-Affirming Surgery Covered by VA

Lawsuit seeks to compel the VA to codify verbal assurances in its regulations

Jan 26, 2024
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Multiple Societal Factors Contribute to High HIV Risk in Transgender Women

Discrimination, homelessness, low PrEP uptake are key factors, according to CDC survey

Jan 25, 2024
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Trump and GOP Rivals' Positions on Major Healthcare Issues

Here's where the top candidates stand on abortion, the ACA, and gender-affirming care

Jan 16, 2024
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