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law7 months ago

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors, ruling that it did not violate the Constitution's equal protection clause, with a 6-3 decision. The ruling marks a setback for transgender rights, with dissenting justices warning of potential harm to affected youths. The decision emphasizes that such issues should be addressed by elected representatives rather than courts, leading to a patchwork of laws across states.

via The New York Times|
#equal-protection#law#medical-treatments
health-and-medicine1 year ago

"Revolutionizing Medicine: Bioengineers on the Verge of Breaking the Blood-Brain Barrier"

Bioengineers are on the verge of breaking the blood-brain barrier using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) for treating neurological conditions like seizures and Alzheimer’s. The University of Pennsylvania researchers have successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their approach in mice and hope to further test it in various animal models. This breakthrough could pave the way for targeted treatments for a variety of neurological disorders, including brain cancer and strokes, and potentially help cross other barriers in the body.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#bioengineering#blood-brain-barrier#health-and-medicine
health2 years ago

"From Cancer Patient to Advocate: Inspiring Journey of a Reno Girl"

Katie Histing, a Reno girl diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's sarcoma, is using her platform to advocate for childhood cancer. Despite beating the cancer twice, it keeps coming back, leading Histing to undergo numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries, and a stem cell transplant. Feeling the isolation of hospital life, she has turned to art therapy and created Katies Collective, a business that sells artwork to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. Histing emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present and spreading awareness about the prevalence of childhood cancer.

via KOLO|
#advocacy#art-therapy#childhood-cancer
science-and-technology2 years ago

Miniature Particle Accelerator Powered by Lasers

Scientists have developed a nano-accelerator that uses lasers to push electrons to high speeds, making it significantly smaller and potentially cheaper than traditional particle accelerators. These tiny machines, known as nanophotonic accelerators, are less than half a millimeter long and use short bursts of laser pulses to accelerate particles. While they are not yet capable of replacing larger accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider, they could address questions that don't require extreme acceleration and have potential applications in targeted medical treatments. The researchers at Freidrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) and Stanford have made significant progress in this field, with the FAU team building a fully functional particle accelerator on a chip. The next goal is to increase the energy gain to a level suitable for medical use.

via IFLScience|
#laser#medical-treatments#miniaturization
medicine2 years ago

The Troubling Truth Behind Untrustworthy Clinical Trials and Medical Misinformation

Investigations reveal that a significant number of clinical trials in some fields may be faked or unreliable, with estimates suggesting at least one-quarter of trials could be problematic. This poses a danger as these flawed studies could be included in reviews that inform clinical treatments. The extent of the problem remains unclear, but researchers are calling for stronger scrutiny and collaboration to address this issue and ensure research integrity.

via Nature.com|
#clinical-trials#fabricated-trials#medical-treatments
health2 years ago

"Beat the Heat: Effective Ways to Reduce Excessive Sweating"

Sweating is a natural bodily function that helps regulate body temperature, but excessive sweating can be bothersome. To combat excessive sweating, experts recommend using antiperspirants that contain aluminum salts to block sweat glands. Loose, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics can also help minimize sweat. Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, can be treated with medications, such as anticholinergics, or medical interventions like onabotulinumtoxinA injections (Botox) or hyperhidrosis surgery. However, these treatments carry risks and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

via New York Post |
#antiperspirants#excessive-sweating#health
health2 years ago

"Beat the Heat: Effective Ways to Reduce Excessive Sweating"

Sweating is a natural bodily function that helps regulate body temperature, but excessive sweating can be bothersome. To combat excessive sweating, experts recommend using antiperspirants that contain aluminum salts to block sweat glands. Loose, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics can also help minimize sweat. Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, can be identified by visible sweating, difficulty with fine motor skills, and prolonged wetness of the skin. Certain medications can contribute to excessive sweating. Medical interventions for excessive sweating include anticholinergic drugs, onabotulinumtoxinA injections (Botox), and hyperhidrosis surgery, but these treatments carry risks and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

via Fox News|
#antiperspirants#excessive-sweating#health
health2 years ago

The Risks and Rewards of IV Therapy: Expert Analysis.

IV therapy, also known as IV vitamin therapy, IV hydration therapy, IV drip treatment, and IV infusion, is becoming increasingly popular among celebrities and the general public. However, experts warn that elective IV therapy may not be effective or necessary and can come with risks such as pain, bruising, bleeding, and inflammation. While some experts believe anyone can benefit from IV vitamin therapy, others maintain that such treatments should be reserved for severe dehydration or other medical conditions and conducted only in a medical setting. Additionally, IV vitamin therapies are not regulated or approved by the FDA and are generally not covered by health insurance.

via Yahoo Finance|
#dehydration#health#health-risks
politics2 years ago

Missouri Judge Temporarily Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Individuals.

A Missouri judge has blocked the state attorney general from enforcing a new rule that restricts access to transgender medical treatments for both children and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect. The rule places requirements on both minors and adults before they would be allowed to receive sex-reassignment surgery, cross-sex hormones or puberty blockers. Transgender Missourians and health care providers sued to stop it from being enforced. The judge delayed implementation of the rule until 5 p.m. Monday, saying she anticipates she will issue a ruling before then.

via Fox News|
#lawsuit#medical-treatments#missouri
health2 years ago

Missouri faces backlash over restrictions on transgender health care.

The Missouri ACLU has filed a lawsuit to block new state restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for both adults and children, set to take effect on Thursday. The rule requires people to have experienced documented gender dysphoria for three years and to have received at least 15 hourly sessions with a therapist over at least 18 months before receiving gender-affirming medical treatments. The ACLU argues that the state attorney general has no authority to regulate gender-affirming care through emergency rule-making.

via The Associated Press|
#aclu#gender-dysphoria#health
politics2 years ago

Transgender Medical Treatments for Minors Banned in Kentucky and West Virginia

Kentucky and West Virginia have enacted laws that restrict individuals under 18 from accessing transgender medical treatments. Kentucky's law prohibits cross-sex hormone therapies, sex-reassignment surgeries, and restricts bathroom use by biological sex. West Virginia's law permits physicians to prescribe hormone therapies if a teen is considered at risk for self-harm or suicide. Both laws have faced opposition from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups who argue that denying transgender medical treatments to trans teens negatively impacts a marginalized group already at higher risk of suicide. At least 11 states have now enacted laws restricting or banning transgender medical treatments for minors.

via Fox News|
#kentucky#lgbtq#medical-treatments
health2 years ago

"Make-A-Wish" Changes Policy on Cystic Fibrosis Eligibility

The Make-A-Wish Foundation will no longer automatically grant wishes to children with cystic fibrosis starting in 2024 due to major improvements in treatments for the disease. Children with cystic fibrosis will still be considered for a wish on a case-by-case basis if their condition is accompanied by additional complications or factors that make their situation critical. The decision was made in collaboration with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to reflect the nuances of living with the disease. Advances in medical treatments have resulted in immense improvements in patients' quality of life, and many people with cystic fibrosis are now living much longer. 41% of all people with cystic fibrosis and 52% of children under age 10 are on Medicaid.

via BuzzFeed News|
#cystic-fibrosis#health#make-a-wish-foundation