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February 24, 2022
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Endocrine Society condemns Texas directive defining gender-affirming care as ‘child abuse’

Endocrine Society condemns Texas directive defining gender-affirming care as ‘child abuse’

The Endocrine Society is condemning a new directive issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defining gender care for adolescents as “child abuse,” according to a press release from the organization.

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January 24, 2022
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Type 2 diabetes rate in transgender adults on HT similar to general population

Type 2 diabetes rate in transgender adults on HT similar to general population

Type 2 diabetes incidence rates do not differ between transgender adults after starting hormone therapy and cisgender adults, according to study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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January 03, 2022
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Mental health impacts of substance use during pandemic greater in LGBTQ community

Negative mental health effects and increased substance use caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were more common in the LGBTQ community, according to a repeated cross-sectional monitoring survey conducted in Canada.

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November 20, 2021
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AHA recognizes barriers to CV health among LGBTQ+ people on Transgender Day of Remembrance

AHA recognizes barriers to CV health among LGBTQ+ people on Transgender Day of Remembrance

In recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the American Heart Association highlighted risk factors and disparities affecting the CV health of people who are transgender or gender diverse.

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October 25, 2021
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USPSTF changing guideline development process to be more gender inclusive

USPSTF changing guideline development process to be more gender inclusive

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced that it is “strengthening the way it communicates about sex and gender in recommendation statements,” according to a press release.

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October 11, 2021
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Gender-affirming care, puberty blockers 'can save lives' for transgender, non-binary youth

Gender-affirming care, puberty blockers 'can save lives' for transgender, non-binary youth

Researchers found a decrease in depression and suicidality among transgender and non-binary youth receiving puberty blockers or gender-affirming care, according to a presentation at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

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September 30, 2021
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Top in hem/onc: Mandatory data collection, gaps in LGBTQ+ health care

Top in hem/onc: Mandatory data collection, gaps in LGBTQ+ health care

Mandi L. Pratt-Chapman, PhD, MA, and Adrian Gropper, MD, debated whether the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity should be mandated in health care. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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September 24, 2021
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Should collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data be mandated?

To advance health equity, it is time to normalize the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data in clinical practice and in health services research.

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September 24, 2021
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‘Knowledge gap’ hinders efforts to improve care of LGBTQ+ patients

‘Knowledge gap’ hinders efforts to improve care of LGBTQ+ patients

Standard cancer care may fail to adequately address the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, who face substantial disparities in access to screening, treatment and outcomes.

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September 15, 2021
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Work together to make diversity in GI the ‘norm’ not an exception

Work together to make diversity in GI the ‘norm’ not an exception

This month’s cover story celebrates the changing landscape of the practice of gastroenterology and highlights many of the exceptional voices spearheading this charge. The article makes a powerful case that a diverse workforce will improve patient care, provide role models for the next generation of professionals in gastroenterology and result in greater physician retention in the field. These benefits of increased diversity are not lost on me as I embark on my new position as director of the University of Chicago’s Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT), one of the few independent units for advanced endoscopy in the country.

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