Julia K. Moore
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View article: Twenty-five is not a neurobiologically determined age of maturity for gender-affirming medical decision-making
Twenty-five is not a neurobiologically determined age of maturity for gender-affirming medical decision-making Open
This manuscript critiques recent appeals to neurobiology that have been used to argue for the restriction of gender-affirming care to those above age 25. This viewpoint aims to place evidence regarding the continuing development of the hum…
View article: A therapeutic exercise program for adolescents engaged in gender diversity services: study protocol for a non-randomised clinical trial
A therapeutic exercise program for adolescents engaged in gender diversity services: study protocol for a non-randomised clinical trial Open
Introduction Despite the well-documented benefits of exercise for adolescents’ physical and mental health, exercise remains an underutilized strategy for improving the health of trans adolescents. This is notable because, compared to their…
View article: Plasma testosterone concentration is correlated with circulating immune cell abundance in transgender young people on gender-affirming hormone treatment
Plasma testosterone concentration is correlated with circulating immune cell abundance in transgender young people on gender-affirming hormone treatment Open
Sex hormones, such as oestrogen and testosterone, display significant immune modulatory properties. This is highly relevant for transgender (trans) people who undergo gender-affirming hormone (GAH) treatment. However, only a limited number…
View article: Mental health assessment of transgender youth - Should standardised psychological measures be scored by norms of birth-registered sex?
Mental health assessment of transgender youth - Should standardised psychological measures be scored by norms of birth-registered sex? Open
Scoring sex-normed standardised psychometric measures by BRS or OS results in different scores, in varying domains, and not in a uniform way. For clinical use, we suggest it is preferable to err on the side of sensitivity. For research pur…
View article: A critical discussion of pediatric gender measures to clarify the utility and purpose of “measuring” gender
A critical discussion of pediatric gender measures to clarify the utility and purpose of “measuring” gender Open
Background Pediatric gender clinics and researchers commonly use scales to measure different dimensions of gender (e.g. identity, dysphoria, satisfaction). There has been little investigation into the relevance and consumer acceptability o…
View article: Twenty-five is not a neurobiologically determined age of maturity for gender-affirming medical decision-making
Twenty-five is not a neurobiologically determined age of maturity for gender-affirming medical decision-making Open
This manuscript critiques recent appeals to neurobiology that have been used to argue for the restriction of gender-affirming care to those above age 25. This viewpoint aims to place evidence regarding the continuing development of the hum…
View article: Reidentification With Birth-Registered Sex in a Western Australian Pediatric Gender Clinic Cohort
Reidentification With Birth-Registered Sex in a Western Australian Pediatric Gender Clinic Cohort Open
Importance Some young people who identify as transgender and seek gender-affirming medical care subsequently reidentify with their sex registered at birth. Evidence regarding the frequency and characteristics of this experience is lacking.…
View article: Potential immunological effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender people – an unexplored area of research
Potential immunological effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender people – an unexplored area of research Open
There are well-described sex-based differences in how the immune system operates. In particular, cisgender (cis) females have a more easily activated immune system; associated with an increased prevalence of autoimmune diseases and adverse…
View article: The impact of facilitators and rural immersion on medical student engagement during a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Videoconference workshop.
The impact of facilitators and rural immersion on medical student engagement during a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Videoconference workshop. Open
Background: Child and adolescent mental health disorders are a major public health problem worldwide therefore medical students need robust child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) training. Facilitators are known to enhance student engagemen…
View article: The Perth Gender Picture (PGP): Young people’s feedback about acceptability and usefulness of a new pictorial and narrative approach to gender identity assessment and exploration
The Perth Gender Picture (PGP): Young people’s feedback about acceptability and usefulness of a new pictorial and narrative approach to gender identity assessment and exploration Open
This evaluation positions the PGP as a useful tool to facilitate conversations about gender identity between gender diverse children and adolescents and their clinicians, in a nonjudgmental and playful manner. It is well-suited to young pe…
View article: Mental Health Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Gender Diverse Young People: Evidence from a Specialised Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic in Australia
Mental Health Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Gender Diverse Young People: Evidence from a Specialised Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic in Australia Open
Research suggests an overrepresentation of autism spectrum diagnoses (ASD) or autistic traits in gender diverse samples, particularly in children and adolescents. Using data from the GENTLE (GENder identiTy Longitudinal Experience) Cohort …
View article: Differences in serum zinc levels in acutely ill and remitted adolescents and young adults with bulimia nervosa in comparison with healthy controls – a cross-sectional pilot study
Differences in serum zinc levels in acutely ill and remitted adolescents and young adults with bulimia nervosa in comparison with healthy controls – a cross-sectional pilot study Open
The present study provides preliminary evidence that the underlying factors for changes in Zn serum concentrations in young patients with BN do not vary with regard to the stage of illness (acute versus remitted BN). Further prospective re…