Doctor conceals evidence that puberty blockers are ineffective for treating children
There is controversy surrounding a National Institutes of Health-funded study on gender-based medical interventions for children. The lead researcher, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, recently admitted in an interview with The New York Times that the results did not support her initial hypothesis that puberty blockers and similar treatments improve mental health in children.
Instead of releasing the data, Olson-Kennedy expressed concerns about how it might be used in scientific and political debates related to transgender children. This sheds light on the underlying issues within the gender-industrial complex.
Olson-Kennedy is a strong proponent of administering hormones to children without thorough evaluation. She has actively worked to prevent states from restricting these treatments to adults and has now chosen to hide data that contradicts her beliefs.
Her actions raise questions about her commitment to scientific integrity and the well-being of children and families. By withholding crucial data for political reasons, she is undermining the trust in her medical profession.
It is concerning that someone with such ethical lapses holds a prominent position at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her disregard for transparency and honesty calls into question her ability to provide ethical medical care.
The public should be aware of the consequences of withholding important information in the medical field. Taxpayer-funded projects like this one have a responsibility to publish all data transparently for the benefit of colleagues and families seeking advice.
This is not the first instance where such data suppression has occurred. A British study in 2016 similarly withheld findings that contradicted the effectiveness of gender-based medical interventions until 2020. This raises concerns about the impact on children’s lives during the delay in making this information public.
It is essential to hold researchers like Olson-Kennedy accountable for their actions and prioritize the truth for the families affected by their work. Blindly ignoring reality in favor of ideology does a disservice to scientific progress and the well-being of individuals.
