AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGLP-1 Side Effects in Focus: A large All of Us study finds constipation is more common after starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but true new-onset cases stay relatively low (under 4% within a year). Maternal Health Access: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s plan to close its birthing center has sparked community backlash and a fast-growing campaign to keep obstetric services local. Nurse Strike Watch: Brigham and Women’s nurses and home care clinicians are poised for a major strike, raising fresh concerns for patient care continuity. Asthma Outcomes: New JAMA Network Open research links the respiratory biologic boom (starting in 2015) to a sustained drop in asthma exacerbations at the population level. Vaccine Delivery Breakthrough: MIT, Harvard, and RMIT researchers report guidance for dry mRNA vaccine microneedle patch design that could reduce cold-chain barriers. Public Health Alerts: CDC reports at least 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states, with investigations ongoing; separately, wildfire smoke near Boston Bar triggered a “very high risk” air quality warning in Canada. Sports Brain Health: Boston University researchers say former Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland had stage 1 CTE after his death, renewing debate over head impacts and athlete safety.
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