AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrigham and Women’s Strike Watch: About 4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses plan an open-ended strike starting Oct. 14, raising major scheduling concerns for Boston patients. Psychedelics in Brain Injury Research: New lab findings suggest psilocybin could help protect the brain after mild head impacts, though human studies are still needed. Pediatric Cardiology Milestone: The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind size-adjustable heart valve for children, aiming to reduce repeat open-heart surgeries as kids grow. Digital Health Wearable: Boston-based Neurable launched Neurable One headphones with 12 EEG sensors to track focus and mental fatigue. Public Health Update: Massachusetts health officials reported a 12th human West Nile Virus case and raised risk levels in Milton and Quincy. Care Access & Coverage: A new report highlights how cutting GLP-1 coverage in Massachusetts could be driving false savings while worsening health outcomes. Workforce & Training: A commentary argues nursing education access barriers are worsening shortages, not just demand.
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