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.

American Medical Association tries to save "endocrine interventions" as plastic surgeons warn whole field plagued by weak ...

Statement closely follows new guidance from plastic surgeons group against performing procedures on gender-confused minors, ...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19, citing “insufficient evidence” that benefits outweigh risks.

The recommendations are not establishing new clinical practice guidelines for gender-affirming care, one organization said.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn ...

One man passed away shortly after his wife wheeled him out the hospital doors, seemingly against his wishes. Another ended up ...

The upcoming Canada Health Act-related policy and funding changes taking effect April 1, 2026 may affect patients’ ...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons now recommends that surgeons wait until patients are at least 19 before subjecting ...

Local health care providers say changes in the list of federally recommended vaccines will lead to unnecessary increases in ...

The media has been highlighted as a powerful force in the global effort to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with ...

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