Health
Florida lawmakers ban most abortions after 15 weeks
Florida legislators voted on Thursday to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure for women in that state.
Mar 4, 2022
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Sexual/gender minority patients prefer written self-report for identity info collection
Health care and government organizations call for routine collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) information in the clinical setting. However, what little research exists suggests that many sexual and ...
Dec 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UMN report shows sexually transmitted infections continue to rise among MN youth
While pregnancy and birth rates continue to decline to historic lows for 15 to 19-year-olds, Minnesota youth are contracting sexually transmitted infections (STI) at alarmingly high rates. The 2020 Minnesota Adolescent Sexual ...
Jun 22, 2020
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Ethical, legal aspects of docs' discrimination discussed
(HealthDay)—Recent examples of doctors refusing to treat certain patients on questionable grounds, including their weight, have triggered discussion of discrimination among doctors, according to a perspective piece published ...
May 3, 2013
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Medical economics
Colorado moves to fund "culturally responsive" health care training. What does that mean?
A bill awaiting Gov. Jared Polis' signature that would fund training for Colorado health care providers to help them better work with diverse populations is a good start, but it won't address all the ways the system leaves ...
May 24, 2022
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Including sexual orientation and gender identity data in electronic records: What are the next steps?
Appropriate data collection, staff training, LGBT patient education, and nondiscrimination policies are all needed now that the federal government has required that electronic health records (EHR) systems certified under ...
Feb 11, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
First of its kind study shines light on LGBTQ+ farmer mental health
LGBTQ+ people involved in farm work are over three times more likely to experience depression and suicidal intent and about two and a half times more likely to experience anxiety than the general population. That's according ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Managing gender dysphoria in adolescents: A practical guide for family physicians
As a growing number of adolescents identify as transgender, a review aims to help primary care physicians care for this vulnerable group and its unique needs. The review, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), ...
Jan 21, 2019
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Other
Most LGBTQ+ orthopedic trainees and professionals report workplace bias: Study
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) orthopedic trainees and professionals openly identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to at least some colleagues, but many report experiencing ...
Feb 28, 2024
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New research shows split on how people consider transgender rights issues
The Trump administration in late February withdrew Obama administration federal protections for transgender students that would allow them to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.
Mar 7, 2017
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