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Doernbecher Children's Hospital Reflections - Portland Oregon - September 2012

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Opinion: What the New York Times got Wrong with Puberty Blockers

Delphi Tessen

November 14. 2022

The New York Times published an article at the beginning of Trans Awareness Week on the dangers of puberty blockers. According to the Times, they interviewed and collected data from over 50 doctors and academic professionals on the use of puberty blockers. 

Puberty blockers come in two forms a shot administered between one to six months or an implant that lasts one to two years. These treatments allow adolescents to prevent their biological puberty so that at age sixteen, they can start hormone replacement therapy or HRT.

The reason this is important is that for males puberty induces a deep voice, a bigger frame, and of course facial hair growth. For females, it means the start of ovulation, breast growth, and a more feminine distribution of fat and muscles. 

Transgender youth who go through puberty that is not consistent with their gender have higher rates of depression and are more likely to practice self-harm. Restricting access to trans medical help is a death sentence to the many trans youth around the world. 

However, as the New York Times discovered, there are drawbacks to puberty blockers. The major side effect that gets contention is that it can cause bone density loss. It is the most widely known medical issue regarding puberty blockers. 

The article tries to suggest that this side effect is a broad new issue that affects most trans youth patients when it has been known and treated for decades. 

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital guidelines state that the risk of bone density loss is known but can be counteracted with calcium supplements, Vitamin D supplements, and exercise. They also state that they recommend taking them for 2 to 3 years due to this side effect. 

A 2022 narrative review published in Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism, found that even before using gonadotropin-releasing hormone puberty blockers, trans children had lower bone density. 

It should be stated that transgirl bone mass density scores are compared with cisgender males rather than cisgender females, the same is true for transboys who are compared with cisgender girls. 

This lower bone density before puberty blockers are introduced is most likely due to lifestyle and physical activity differences between cisgender boys and transgender girls according to the article.

The issue with comparing transgender people to their assigned birth sex is that bone mass is different between the two sexes. Even certain areas of measurement such as pelvic regions can vastly differ between men and women.

The New York Times stated, “Puberty can help clarify gender, the doctors say — for some adolescents reinforcing their sex at birth, and for others confirming that they are transgender.”

Puberty blockers are administered after puberty begins and in some cases far along throughout puberty. Transgender children must start their biological puberty before going on puberty blockers, allowing them time to know if they are transgender. 

This framing of puberty as a life alter experience makes it seem like a fantastical adventure of finding yourself. For trans youth, going through puberty can mean hating themselves and spiraling mental health which can lead to self-harm. 

The article seemingly tries to make an argument about puberty blockers versus bone health. While there are risks to any medication, it should be noted the alternative to gender-affirming care for children is the risk of suicide and self-harm. 

The article even states as much that many physicians believe gender-affirming care is much more important than bone loss. 

Having this sandwiched within the story between horror stories of bone loss and the scare of kids having life-altering conditions is not only unethical, but it is also simply dangerous. 

As Doernbecher Children’s Hospital guidelines state, puberty blockers should only be taken for 2 to 3 years, which should highlight the importance of hormone therapy to minors, as it helps with regaining bone loss density and affirms their gender. 

Writing a story about bone loss density and puberty blockers shouldn’t be framed in a way that makes it seem as though the options are to be the opposite gender or have good bones. It should be the realistic approach of stating that there are risks to these medications, which are counseled to youth and parents, but also the major risk of losing your child to gender dysphoria due to the fear of bone loss. 

[c4nonball]

Okay I was reading up on this pamphlet on puberty blockers by Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (x), and within it, they literally state (mind you, I got this link from a video debunking ‘transphobic myths’):

AND,

How is this supposed to appease someone who is concerned about puberty blockers used on physically healthy children and teens? Why are you prescribing procedures that you admittedly know very little about? Since when is it okay to test drugs on people en masse when you, again, know little of what could happen later in life?

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Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII Collection

Nike believes in the power of sport to create change and a better world. The Doernbecher Freestyle program — which returns for an in-person auction on October 28 — reflects this belief through the unique partnership between NIKE, Inc. and Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Doernbecher Freestyle has raised nearly $31 million for the hospital since its inception in 2004. Each year, the program gives six OHSU Doernbecher patients the opportunity to create inspiring Nike footwear, apparel and equipment designs alongside a team of Nike Design employee volunteers. The patient-named collections are auctioned and sold to benefit the hospital as a signature fundraiser. 

During a nine-month process, the patients work with a team of Nike Design volunteers to reimagine their medical journeys on their product collections. Employees review patient questionnaires and evolve the designs through multiple rounds of color and material feedback –– all alongside their patient-designers. Together, they bring the incredible collections –– and each patient’s vision and story — to life. The final designs are revealed in a much-beloved auction night that brings attention to the partnership and to the design partners’ labor of love. 

In addition to sharing their personal stories, Doernbecher Freestyle provides the young patient-designers an opportunity to give back to the hospital and experience the joy of helping inspire other kids facing similar circumstances and health challenges. Nike Design employee volunteers count the chance to donate their time and expertise to the cause as a career highlight.

Among this year’s six Doernbecher Freestyle sneaker designs, you’ll find inspirations ranging from starry nights, fruit, investing, springtime, their heritage and their sunny dispositions.

The Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII collection will launch on SNKRS, the Nike App, Nike.com and at select retailers in early 2023.

Freestyle XVIII: Coley Miller

Freestyle XVIII: Dario Villaseñor Valdivia

Freestyle XVIII: Emerson Harrell

Freestyle XVIII: Jaren Heacock

Freestyle XVIII: Riddhi Mahajan

Freestyle XVIII: Kylee Young

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: ☕️Vintage Starbucks Doernbecher's Children's Hospital 16oz Travel Tumbler.

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Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Sneakers Revealed

https://SneakersCartel.com Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Sneakers Revealed https://sneakerscartel.com/nike-doernbecher-freestyle-xx-sneakers-revealed/ https://SneakersCartel.com In 2024, the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle makes a highly anticipated return, marking two decades of the program’s impactful journey. This year’s collection continues the tradition of featuring unique sneakers designed by the resilient and creative patients of the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, embodying their inspiring stories and creativity. Nike’s collaboration with these young designers not […] The post Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Sneakers Revealed appeared first on Sneaker Bar Detroit.

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Nike Air Force 1 Fontanka Doernbecher DR... Get here: https://superhyp.com/product/nike-air-force-1-fontanka-doernbecher-dr6259-600-for-sale/?feed_id=60206&_unique_id=65faa8452b1fa

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Robbie and Rohit Talk Doernbecher Releases

It’s that time of year again. Nike and the Doernbecher Children’s hospital are back with a new round of kid-designed sneakers that will raise money for a great cause. 

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Hey all, I'm doing a fundraiser for the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR and I'd love your support!

It's a 24-hour gaming marathon, and I'll be starting on November 7th at around 9am PST. I'll be streaming most of it on Twitch, which is linked at my donation page below. I'm about $100 away from a lifetime total of $8,000 and it would be so awesome to hit that this year, their 15th anniversary and my 10th.

Please donate or reblog! Thank you!

https://www.extra-life.org/participant/coydahlia

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See Impossible Kicks' $1.3 Million Sneaker Collection

See Impossible Kicks’ $1.3 Million Sneaker Collection

Jordan 1 “What the Doernbecher” A pair of Jordan 1 “What the Doernbecher” sneakers for sale by Impossible Kicks Courtesy Impossible Kicks Pairs Available: 1 Cost: $140,000 Size: 9 Since 2004, Nike designers have worked with patients at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, on small collections of footwear and apparel. The merchandise is auctioned at a gala event, then sold in…

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What Are the Various Types of Liver Cancer?

The liver is affected by various distinct types of cancer. Some, like hemangiosarcoma, proliferate. Others, such as hepatoblastoma, are more uncommon. Children with cancer are treated expertly at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. You may be referred for a liver biopsy if you suspect you have liver cancer.

There are two forms of liver cancer: primary and metastatic. Primary cancer develops in the liver, whereas secondary cancer develops in another organ. For example, metastatic colon cancer begins in the colon and spreads to the liver. Primary tumors are significantly fewer than metastatic cancers, yet the prevalence in the United States has tripled between 1975 and 2014. An estimated 41260 persons will be diagnosed with liver cancer in 2022.

Patients with liver cancer who are diagnosed early are more likely to survive. The majority of survivors live for five years or more after their diagnosis. Unfortunately, when cancer has progressed, this timeframe is reduced. Fortunately, the survival rate for liver cancer has increased in the last decade. If you've been diagnosed with this disease, you should consider setting quality-of-life objectives. You may wish to consider participating in clinical trials to increase your chances of complete recovery.

A mutation in the DNA of liver cells causes liver cancer. DNA serves as the blueprint for every chemical action in the body, and a mutation can cause cells to proliferate uncontrollably and develop tumors. Some causes of liver cancer are well understood, such as chronic hepatitis infections, but others remain unknown. The illness is frequently linked to other conditions, such as obesity and excessive alcohol usage.

There are various therapy options for liver cancer. One treatment that lowers the blood flow to a tumor is chemoembolization. The procedure involves introducing tiny radioactive beads into the hepatic artery. Because the radiation is directed at cancer, the treatment may halt the progression of liver metastases. It can also help with the symptoms of liver cancer when no other treatments are available.

Treatment for liver cancer varies according to the type of cancer. Hepatoblastoma, for example, is typically diagnosed in children aged three to five. Blood chemistry testing and imaging modalities can be used to diagnose it. To reduce malignant cells, neoadjuvant chemotherapy is frequently used. If this fails, surgery may be necessary. Patients with this cancer will most likely live for a few years.

A detailed medical history, including a physical examination, is used to diagnose liver cancer. The doctor may also search for prior malignancies. A history of binge drinking could also be a problem. Furthermore, the patient may be infected with hepatitis B or C. Imaging, and blood testing can also be used to diagnose liver cancer. This will reveal whether or not the malignancy has spread. These tests can frequently discriminate between different forms of liver cancer.

The most frequent type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma. Chronic alcohol consumption, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B virus are the main risk factors. Other risk factors, such as a1-antitrypsin deficiency and hemochromatosis, exist. Cirrhotic patients are also more likely to develop HCC.

The disease's prevalence is rising worldwide, with Mongolia having the most significant frequency. Alcohol consumption is the principal factor in most Asian, Central, and Eastern European countries. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is gaining popularity and is predicted to overtake alcoholic steatohepatitis as the primary cause of HCC in high-income nations.

In the previous decade, liver cancer treatments have greatly improved. Depending on the level of liver involvement, a patient may be suitable for local curative therapy or surgery. However, if the disease has spread, therapeutic options may be restricted. In this situation, the patient may receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a liver transplant, popular treatments for advanced HCC. Although not ideal, these treatments can typically enhance survival.

HCC is the most common type of inflammation-related cancer. It is responsible for up to 90% of all HCC instances and is linked to chronic inflammation, such as excessive alcohol consumption, NAFLD, and NASH. According to mouse studies, the immunological microenvironment plays a significant role in disease development. It is linked to a better prognosis in patients with immune infiltrates, presumably because these immune cells create anti-tumor immunological signals that slow tumor progression.

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Words cannot accurately describe how this makes me feel. Not only because the Spina Bifida clinic that I've gone to all my life is closing for adults like me & many of my friends, but because of how they handled it. I am so disappointed & sad. I feel like their clinic was the one place I could go where I was understood. My body was understood. Even if it was only for once a year annual check ups. I knew that if I was getting subpar care anywhere else, that at least I had the CDRC Spina Bifida clinic to fall back on. And now I don't. We don't. I heard from the majority of my SB friends from Oregon this week & they shared my feelings about it. They gave us less than a month of notice that it was closing. They provided a list of resources.....ones that can be found by googling "Spina Bifida resources"...& they just copied/pasted the first ones that came up, I feel like. I feel like they didn't even try. It feels like a slap in the face. This is how it ends after my 30+ years there? Really?? They provided us w/ names of urologists who are good w/ SB, but what about neurosurgeons? What about orthopedics? What about PT? What about all the many types of services & care they were providing for us to keep our bodies running? I know I'll be fine because I can advocate for myself & my healthcare. But what about those who can't? What do they do? Where do they turn? I just feel like we deserved better than a generic letter in the mail. I'm angry & sad....but I guess I'll just have to redirect those feelings into working w/ my other drs & trying to get them to understand even better how to provide care to someone w/ Spina Bifida...something I shouldn't have to do anyway...but that (unfortunately) is necessary, especially since I now don't have the one place that did know their stuff, to fall back on. I know that I was lucky to have had a Spina Bifida clinic at all, especially as an adult. Most states don't have that. For that I am appreciative. I just wish they had been a little more considerate to us about the way it was ending.

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Nike The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection

Doernbecher Freestyle is a unique partnership between NIKE, Inc. and Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital that began in 2004 and has raised more than $33 million for the hospital since its inception. Each year, the program gives six OHSU Doernbecher patients the opportunity to create inspiring Nike footwear, apparel and equipment designs that are auctioned and sold to benefit the hospital as a signature fundraiser. Created with a team of Nike product experts, who are each volunteering their time and expertise, each patient’s collection items are adorned with intricate details, hidden messages and unexpected color palettes to represent their individual passions, life experiences, medical journeys and relationships.

Doernbecher Freestyle is important to the culture of both Nike and OHSU Doernbecher, allowing doctors, nurses, hospital employees, sneaker and apparel designers and developers, and community members alike to come together to make a difference in the lives of Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designers, their families and the hospital community. One hundred percent of the profits from retail sales of the Doernbecher Freestyle program are donated to the Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation (OHSUF) benefiting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection features six silhouettes from six amazing Doernbecher patient designers: an Air Jordan III, a Nike Dunk High, a Nike Go FlyEase, a Nike ACG Mountain Fly 2 Low, a Nike Cortez and a Nike Air Max 1 ’86. The silhouettes will release in December.

Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Macey Bodily

Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Hailey Leyva

Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Sydney Little

Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Hugo Covarrubias Molina

Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Christopher Musquiz Jr.