prescribed

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Cashman says some of the children prescribed hormone treatments had also been diagnosed with conditions such as autism and ADHD, and the focus on gender medication risked overshadowing their wider health needs.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One father, who is taking separate legal action against the clinic, told the BBC his 16-year-old son forged his mother's signature to access hormone treatment and was prescribed oestrogen without his parents' knowledge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But B12 deficiency should be considered before folate is prescribed on its own, because folate can improve some blood signs of B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

After a dangerously dense forest is cleared out with hands and heavy machinery, it’s much safer to return a few years later with prescribed fire instead, which is much cheaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Bhalla prescribed a half-dozen drugs to lower Wilson’s cholesterol, prevent clotting, and control his blood pressure.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times