prescribed

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A year-long inquiry into the WellBN clinic found that 78 young patients were potentially harmed after puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones were prescribed without proper checks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of their genetics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

McGonagle, who finally had his operation last Friday, said he was prescribed very strong painkillers but in the end they did not "mask the pain anymore".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Forest Service claims the decrease in work was primarily due to poor weather conditions for activities like prescribed burns and staff being occupied with firefighting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Within the pouch lay a green flask filled with a calming elixir prescribed by the doctor.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson