Cirrhosis is chronic, progressive end-stage liver disease that occurs when scar tissue prevents the liver from functioning normally. Studies have shown that two of the leading causes of cirrhosis—alcohol use disorder and ...
Jul 10, 2024
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There is a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association, held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C.
Nov 29, 2023
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Although transgender and gender diverse young adults demonstrate a high interest in parenting, less than 20% of transgender and nonbinary individuals in the United States are parents.
Nov 7, 2023
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People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary may have a higher risk for stroke at a younger age, as well as a possible higher risk for recurrence than those who identify as straight and cisgender, ...
Jan 18, 2023
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About eight months after Ari Toumpas, a transgender woman, began the process of transitioning both socially and medically, she began to think about her voice.
Jul 13, 2022
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About half of transgender and gender-diverse patients in the United States who undergo gender-affirming genital surgery travel outside their home state to receive this care, and those who travel pay nearly 50% more in out-of-pocket ...
Jul 6, 2022
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The LGBTQ community includes people of all races and ethnicities, religions, and social classes. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or gender-nonconforming may face specific health concerns ...
Jun 7, 2022
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There are an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States who are transgender. It's a relatively big number—and yet, many of these individuals have difficulty finding doctors who are right for them and their needs. ...
Mar 18, 2022
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Transgender individuals are less likely to have had a primary care visit in the last year than cisgender individuals, despite having more chronic conditions. A study from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Transgender individuals who access acute mental health care are more likely to experience marginalization, present with mood disorders and are twice more likely to be diagnosed with personality disorders than the general ...
Dec 8, 2021
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