Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog

The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.

20 Feb, 21:40 — 20 Feb, 23:36

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report that a puberty blockers trial has been paused due to concerns from a medicines watchdog. While both agree on the pause and the involvement of the watchdog, they diverge significantly on the specific nature of these concerns. One outlet highlights age limit recommendations, while the other points to fertility concerns.

What sources agree on

The puberty blockers trial has been paused.
The pause is due to concerns from a medicines watchdog or regulator.

Where they diverge

The specific reason for the medicines watchdog's concerns leading to the trial pause.

BBC

The regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for the trial should be raised to 14.

times-uk

The pause is due to 'new concerns' specifically about fertility.

Notable gaps

The specific recommendation from the regulator to raise the minimum age limit for the trial to 14.

Covered by bbc · Not in times-uk

The mention of 'new concerns' specifically about fertility as the reason for the pause.

Covered by times-uk · Not in bbc

Perspective Analysis

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Coverage Timeline

times-uk20 Feb, 21:40First to report

Puberty blocker trial paused over ‘new concerns’ about fertility - The Times

BBC20 Feb, 23:36