AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGut Health & Diet: Experts warn that eating biscuits with evening tea—especially those made with refined flour and added sugar—may worsen bloating, gas and acidity by disrupting gut bacteria and the intestinal lining, with added risk during monsoon season. STI Drug Update: A review highlights zoliflodacin as a new single-dose FDA-approved option for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, aiming to help tackle rising multidrug-resistant cases. Weight-Loss Medication Watch: A doctor explains hair loss risk with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, noting rapid weight loss itself can trigger a “famine” response. Healthcare Policy (US): CMS issued implementation guidance after a court injunction affecting 2027 marketplace notice and payment parameters, including steps to stop wrongly removing premium tax credits. India Health System Expansion: India says medical colleges and MBBS seats have more than doubled since 2014, alongside rural training and village adoption programs. Maternal Care Oversight (India): Andhra Pradesh’s NTR Vaidya Seva scheme now requires audits for every C-section to curb unnecessary procedures. Cybersecurity: US and partners updated an advisory on Iranian-linked attacks targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers used in industrial and healthcare settings. AI in Radiology: CARPL.ai raised $10M to help providers adopt and monitor radiology AI across workflows, while an LLM study suggests automation of ultrasound report quality checks. New Cancer Data: Trials report dupilumab benefits in eosinophilic gastritis and new results across multiple oncology settings, including prostate and bladder cancer research. Public Health Alerts: India reports no nationwide anti-rabies vaccine shortage, while a chikungunya travel advisory urges mosquito precautions as cases rise.
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