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Providers concerned about safety, liability with providing transgender care for youths
State legislation prohibiting gender-confirming medical care for children and adolescents may lead to decreased access as pediatric endocrinology providers expressed concerns about their ability to practice in a survey.
Sexually and gender-diverse people have higher proportions of AUD diagnoses
A greater proportion of sexually and gender-diverse patients had alcohol use disorder diagnoses and care utilization compared with heterosexual and cisgender patients, a recent study found.
Immediate access to testosterone reduces gender dysphoria among transgender adults
Transgender and gender-diverse adults who received testosterone therapy immediately instead of after a standard care waiting period of 3 months had greater reductions in gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality, according to study data.
Social media offers 'a sense of safety and community' for transgender, nonbinary kids
Social media appeared to be associated with fewer mental health issues among transgender and nonbinary youth, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Atopic disease risk increases in sexually diverse patients
Sexually diverse individuals are at an increased risk for atopic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, according to a research letter.
Extended histrelin implant use an option for transgender care, central precocious puberty
Most transgender youths or children with central precocious puberty had a sustained biochemical response after using a histrelin implant for more than 17 months, according to a study published in Transgender Health.
Testosterone therapy increases CVD risks for cisgender women, but not transgender adults
Testosterone use increases risks for cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and stroke among cisgender women, but not among transgender adults, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Q&A: Rainbows in Gastro aims to guide change for LGBTQ+ trainees, patients in GI
In 2022, gastroenterologists and hepatologists who identify as LGBTQ+ formed the national affinity group Rainbows in Gastro to improve trainee experience in these fields and expand patient care for those in the LGBQT+ community.
How to tailor care for LGBTQ+ people living with diabetes
Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Tessa Cushman, RDN, about addressing health inequities for people living with diabetes who identify as LGBTQ+.
VIDEO: ‘Stand with Rainbows in Gastro’ against transgender bathroom laws
In a Healio video exclusive, Laura Targownik, MD, FRCPC, urged gastroenterology societies to limit hosting conferences or events in states that have passed “bathroom laws” and other laws targeting transgender and gender nonconforming people.