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Opinion: I studied GLP-1 use in children. The results are reassuring

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What happened

“Intervening in childhood could save children from decades of irreversible damage,” a transplant surgeon writes of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.

Key facts

  • “Intervening in childhood could save children from decades of irreversible damage,” a transplant surgeon writes of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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  • Regulatory decisions in other countries
  • Supply, recall or access changes

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