AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCervical Cancer Elimination (India): A two-day national dialogue urged India to go beyond HPV screening and vaccination, calling for accessible tech, reliable treatment pathways, sustained funding, and coordinated action from government to communities. Drug Development (Epilepsy): Xenon Pharmaceuticals filed an FDA NDA for azetukalner (XEN1101) as adjunctive treatment for focal seizures, aiming to bring a new KV7 potassium-channel opener to adults with epilepsy. Workforce (West Virginia): Gov. Morrisey announced $291,403 for WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to expand training capacity and address nursing shortages. Diagnostics & Care Access (Lyme): A large US lab study links Lyme seropositivity with other tick-borne infections, highlighting the need to consider coinfection when symptoms don’t match single-pathogen expectations. Telehealth Equity (US): Research in JAMA Health Forum found broadband deserts are mostly rural, limiting telehealth access for millions. Community Health (Ghana): A free screening drive in Ayawaso North offers NHIS registration plus tests for malaria, BP, diabetes, hepatitis B, and more. Behavioral Health (US): Array Behavioral Care launched “Array Rapid Care” to triage urgent behavioral health needs and route patients to the right level of care quickly.
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