California's largest children's hospital system discontinued some gender-affirming care for youth on February 6, 2026, citing pressures from the Trump administration, according to NPR News. The decision, impacting two hospitals, reflects a broader trend of scaled-back care in hospitals and clinics over the past year.
The move comes amidst a complex landscape of healthcare developments. While the hospital system curtailed certain gender-affirming treatments, other medical advancements continued. Nature News reported on an "external lung" system that kept a patient alive for 48 hours until a transplant, demonstrating the potential of artificial organs.
Meanwhile, the world of sports saw athletes preparing for major competitions. Time magazine highlighted Olympian Jessie Diggins, America's most-decorated cross-country skier, as she prepared for her fourth and final Olympic Games in Milano Cortina. Diggins emphasized the importance of sharing her experience with her support system, a contrast to the restrictions she faced four years prior.
The intersection of technology and healthcare was also in focus. Time also reported on how AI could reshape clinical trials and the pharmaceutical business. Ben Liu, CEO of Formation Bio, an AI company in the biotech space, noted that the real limiting factor in bringing new medicine to patients was the running of clinical trials, which can take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
In other news, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captured public attention. Vox reported on the "appalling spectacle" surrounding the event, noting the impact of celebrity and social media on the situation. The absence of co-anchor Savannah Guthrie from the Today show, due to an unspecified emergency, added to the public interest.
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