A bird flu twist and the problem with hospital gowns
STAT December 11, 2024
Eagle-eyed readers noticed that I wrote “east” when I meant “west” and “work” when I meant “worm” in yesterday’s newsletter. On the record, let’s say that I put these typos in on purpose, to make sure you’re all reading closely! Here’s what we’ve got today:
How RFK Jr.’s views could signal a new era in addiction policy
Many of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on health care issues like chronic disease and vaccines are already well-known. But you may be less familiar with the MAHA leader’s stance on addiction treatment. As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead HHS, his beliefs suddenly carry immense implications for the U.S. response to the overdose crisis. When he was a presidential candidate, RFK Jr....