Florida Medical Board May Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
In April, Florida's governor and surgeon general issued nonbinding guidance to prevent gender-affirming medical care for under 18s
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Less Accurate in Minorities
Detection of at least one CFTR variant higher in non-Hispanic White people with CF, lowest for Blacks, Asians, Hispanics
Cancer Death Rates Continuing to Decline for Adults, Children
Incidence remained stable among men and increased among women during 2014 to 2018
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Playing Video Games Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Children
Findings show better response inhibition and working memory with alterations in underlying cortical pathways
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Barriers to Timely Medical Care
Increases seen for all race and ethnic groups, with slight increase in disparities between groups
Loss of Child Tax Credit Advance Payments Tied to Higher Food Insecurity
A 25 percent increase in food insecurity in U.S. households with children seen five months after expiration
More Male, Pediatric Patients Suffer ATV-Related Injury
Significant association seen for no drug use during injury, use of protective equipment with less severe injuries
Joint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities
Higher Work Hours Linked to Depressive Symptoms for Interns
Estimated change from baseline in the PHQ-9 score increased with increasing work hours
