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@theresagaff.bsky.social“My friend Yannick is waiting to get the next Avidity therapy,” 12-year-old Brecken wrote in a letter to Novartis. “He was so happy for me when I got it. It is getting hard for him to throw the ball for his dog Rosie and drink a glass of water. This makes me sad.” www.statnews.com/2026/10/07/m...
@theresagaff.bsky.socialFor this story, Sarah endured a gauntlet of longevity tests measuring her heart, brain, lungs, eyes, ears, strength and fitness — read it!! www.statnews.com/2026/10/06/h...
@theresagaff.bsky.socialA new study shows that the number of young people with opioid use disorder who get addiction medications has increased, but only slightly. And the number who stayed on meds for six months — already quite low — may have actually decreased. www.statnews.com/2026/10/02/y...
@theresagaff.bsky.socialKratom products have been sold in the U.S. for decades, largely skirting any regulation. But as Americans increasingly turn to newer, more potent 7-OH products, pressure is mounting for better guardrails. www.statnews.com/2026/09/30/d...
@theresagaff.bsky.socialAddiction treatment centers around the country are seeing a growing number of cases related to kratom and 7-OH. Existing research found withdrawal is typically mild, but these clinicians (and a couple big Reddit forums) are saying otherwise: www.statnews.com/2026/09/21/k...
@jasonukman.bsky.socialReposted by @theresagaff.bsky.socialNew: Kennedy names new members to preventive services task force, after months of vacancies. The panel will have a number of specialists, a major departure from the past.
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@danielpayne.bsky.socialReposted by @theresagaff.bsky.socialTrump admin officials say AI can help cure the ills of rural health care.
But rural hospital leaders are skeptical that technology can save them, especially as they face historic Medicaid cuts.
The latest in our series, Unraveled:
@theresagaff.bsky.socialAn exciting post-Labor Day announcement: While Lev Facher is away on a fellowship, I'll be covering addiction at STAT! My first story published last week. Reach out anytime with news tips and story ideas for me to tackle over the next eight months! www.statnews.com/2026/09/03/d...