Clinical epidemiologist Gordon Guyatt has publicly condemned the ‘egregious misuse’ of findings from systematic reviews he co-authored on gender-affirming care for minors. Earlier this year, Guyatt worked alongside a Ph.D. student to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of puberty blockers, hormones, and top surgery, aiming for an objective assessment in a highly contentious area of healthcare.
As a professor at McMaster University and a pioneer of evidence-based medicine, Guyatt has dedicated over 45 years to scrutinizing medical interventions through systematic reviews. His methodology for the gender-affirming care studies adhered to the same rigorous standards he has employed throughout his career. The implications of his critiques are significant, as they highlight the potential for scientific data to be misinterpreted or misapplied in policy discussions, particularly concerning vulnerable populations seeking gender-affirming treatments.
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