All articles tagged with #medical decision
Kevin O'Connell explained that Carson Wentz was allowed to play through a torn shoulder injury because of his strong desire to help the team and his physical and mental toughness, despite the injury ultimately requiring surgery and ending his season.
An 85-year-old woman with gallstones is considering surgery; Dr. Roach advises weighing the risks and benefits carefully, especially given her age and health status, and recommends consulting her primary doctor for a personalized assessment.
A pregnant woman in England experienced severe symptoms mistaken for morning sickness, but was later diagnosed with a fast-growing lymphoma, leading her to make the difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy to begin life-saving treatment. She has since gone into remission and is raising funds for lymphoma awareness.
The author shares her experience of being prescribed weight loss drugs by her doctor and the emotional journey that followed. After considering the potential side effects and societal pressures, she ultimately decides to discard the medication, embracing her body as it is and finding strength in her own choices.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Alabama can enforce a ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children, marking a victory for gender-affirming care restrictions adopted by Republican-led states. The decision leaves families of transgender children scrambling for care, as the ban threatens doctors with prison time. Advocacy groups have vowed to continue the fight, arguing that parents should have the right to make medical decisions for their children. Major medical groups oppose the bans, stating that treatments are safe if properly administered. This ruling follows a series of decisions against similar bans in other states.