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 this decision was made, other medical advancements continued. A separate report from Nature News detailed how an "external lung" system kept a patient alive for 48 hours until a transplant.
In other news, TIME reported that Olympian Jessie Diggins is preparing for her fourth and final Olympic Games, aiming to share the experience with her support system, who were absent during the Beijing games due to COVID restrictions. Diggins, America's most-decorated cross-country skier, is focused on giving her friends, family, and fans a thrill.
Meanwhile, the intersection of artificial intelligence and pharmaceuticals is also evolving. TIME also reported that AI could reshape clinical trials, potentially accelerating the process of bringing new medicines to patients. Ben Liu, CEO of Formation Bio, an AI company in the biotech space, stated that the real limiting factor in bringing new medicine to patients is the running of clinical trials, which can take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Finally, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captured public attention, as reported by Vox. The situation has been compounded by the combination of celebrity and social media, creating a spectacle around the tragedy. Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been absent from the Today show while dealing with an unspecified emergency.
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