AMA alters position gender-affirming surgeries for minors, now recommending against surgery and reflecting new clinical guidance amid federal scrutiny.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on Tuesday published a position statement recommending that surgeons delay ...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said it found “insufficient evidence” that the benefits of chest, genital and facial ...
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender ...
Gender-affirming surgeries ought to be delayed until adulthood, according to two national medical groups that say evidence ...
The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes.