Journal of general internal medicine
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Transgender and gender-diverse individuals are particularly vulnerable to healthcare discrimination and related health sequelae. ⋯ Individuals contacting our gender health program to establish care were diverse in sexual orientation and gender-affirming care needs. Care needs varied with both gender identity and sexual orientation, but primary care, hormone management, and surgical services were high priorities across groups. Providers of gender-affirming care should inquire about sexual orientation and detailed treatment priorities, as trans and gender-diverse populations are not uniform in their treatment needs or goals.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood Pressure Visit Intensification in Treatment (BP-Visit) Findings: a Pragmatic Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial.
Shortening time between office visits for patients with uncontrolled hypertension represents a potential strategy for improving blood pressure (BP). ⋯ www.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02164331.