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Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
Analysis of more than 5 million adolescent insurance claims reveals that gender-affirming medication prescriptions remain exceptionally rare, with peak rates reaching only 140.16 per 100,000 at age 17 for AFAB adolescents.
Pediatrics February 12th 2025
Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES)
Initial visit laboratory values, particularly HbA1C and 2-hour glucose, combined with BMI trajectory, offer more reliable predictive value for T2D progression than traditional fasting plasma glucose measurements.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism January 30th 2025
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)
Current evidence indicates positive mental health outcomes with gender-affirming care, with studies showing decreased rates of depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation among treated adolescents.
Family Medicine/General Practice October 29th 2024
ReachMD
A recent study shows that combining meal replacement therapy with financial incentives led to a 6 percentage point greater reduction in BMI for adolescents with severe obesity compared to meal replacement therapy alone.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism August 8th 2024
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