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gender-affirming-care
Advocate.com
2 months ago
LGBT

World's largest psych association passes policy supporting trans youth care by massive margin

The APA opposes gender-affirming care bans for transgender youth.
The policy emphasizes the necessity and positive impact of gender-affirming treatments for youth and adults. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto

Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation in sports teams.
Families of transgender children are left scrambling to find alternative care options and considering moving out of state. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Public health

Ohio Republicans override governor's veto to pass gender-affirming care ban and sports ban

Ohio's legislature has overridden Gov. Mike DeWine's veto and passed a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors and bars trans girls and women from participating in female sports in public schools and colleges.
DeWine vetoed the bill citing that parents should make decisions about their child's medical care while consulting with doctors, but he faced backlash for taking executive actions that further restrict gender-affirming care. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
New York City

Harvey Weinstein sent to Rikers following report of cushy VIP treatment at NYC hospital: source

Harvey Weinstein transferred to Rikers Island after receiving cushy treatment at Bellevue Hospital. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

New York Is Planning to Shutter a Major Brooklyn Teaching Hospital

The state is considering shrinking or closing University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn due to concerns about low patient numbers, operating deficits, and a deteriorating building.
It is unclear how this plan will affect access to medical care in central Brooklyn, but the hospital provides specialized care that may be lost if it closes or significantly reduces its services. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Alcohol is dangerous. So is 'alcoholic.' - Harvard Gazette

Stigmatizing language around addiction can prevent patients from receiving proper medical care and can ultimately lead to tragic consequences. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Bridgewater State Hospital is overly violent with patients, watchdog says

Wellpath accused of dehumanizing and disrespecting patients through medicative restraint
Reports highlight inadequate medical care and excessive restraints at Bridgewater State Hospital [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

First Brief Filed to SCOTUS to Overturn "Dobbs" Calls the Decision Unworkable

The Women's Law Project filed an amicus curiae brief urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
The brief argues that the Dobbs decision has negatively impacted various obstetrical and gynecological care beyond abortion, leading to denial of essential medical care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia Hides Its War Toll. We Pieced Together the Clues.

The true casualty toll of the war in Ukraine remains a secret in Russia, with the Kremlin maintaining a policy of silence.
The number of wounded Russians is believed to be staggering, with estimates ranging from 180,000 to 300,000 casualties. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Health

King Charles cancer diagnosis: Questions about his health answered

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has chosen to share his health news to assist public understanding.
He has postponed his forthcoming public duties and has already begun his medical care as an outpatient. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Public health

Gaza's largest remaining hospital is near collapse, Doctors Without Borders says

The largest medical facility in Gaza, Nasser Hospital, is unable to provide critical medical care due to Israeli bombardment.
The hospital is sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians and has been ordered to evacuate, leaving almost 350 patients trapped inside. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
London politics

Dozens of people killed as Israel intensifies offensive in southern Gaza's Khan Younis

Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in Khan Younis, Gaza's second largest city.
A hospital and a UN training center in Khan Younis have been struck, affecting access to medical care and displacing thousands of people. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Hospitals cut off as Israel batters southern Gaza

Israeli offensive in Khan Younis has cut off hospitals and made medical care difficult for residents.
The fighting has also halted most ambulance services, leaving the wounded cut off from medical assistance. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

French warship turned field hospital treats injured Gazans off Egyptian coast

A French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt has provided care for about 1,000 people from Gaza as the health infrastructure in the enclave collapses.
The ship, named Dixmude, has been docked in the Egyptian port of al-Arish since November, equipped with wards, operating theatres, and 70 medical staff.
Over 25,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, with most of Gaza's hospitals no longer functioning and the remaining ones operating at far over capacity. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Coronavirus

These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention

Breathing issues and high fever are red-flag symptoms of COVID-19 that require immediate medical care.
Shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness and confusion are also reasons to seek emergency care for COVID-19. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Parenting

I Was Ready to Be a Dad. But Not This Part.

Knowing when to take a child to the doctor can be challenging and may require some experience and knowledge.
It is important to educate yourself on common childhood illnesses and emergencies before becoming a parent. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to undergo surgery after breaking hip at L.A. concert

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is scheduled to undergo hip surgery after falling down at a concert in Los Angeles.
He was treated by paramedics and transported to a local hospital for care. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Chicago

We need help': Chicago medical students are serving the migrants Texas is sending by bus

Sick and injured asylum seekers are being put on buses for long journeys across the US.
Volunteer medical students in Chicago are providing medical care to these asylum seekers.
The number of migrants bussed to Chicago has increased since August 2022. [ more ]
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