AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPeptide Safety: More than 1,180 people sought emergency care in New South Wales after reactions to unapproved peptide injections; a quarter were aged 16 to 24, and cases surged over the past year. Smoking Cessation: A trial found six-month quit rates were 8.8% when smokers received medication and financial rewards, versus 4.3% with standard care. Cancer Costs: India will cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs from November 9, with some prices expected to fall by up to 70%. Ebola Response: The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare and emergency workers while researchers assess whether an existing vaccine can help against the outbreak strain; Tanzania has tightened screening for incoming travelers. Everyday Health: A personal diet experiment suggests eating 30 different plants a week can be manageable; research has linked the goal to a more diverse gut microbiome. Bone Health: A Kuwait specialist calls for earlier osteoporosis screening and exercise to help prevent fractures from a disease that often has no symptoms until a break occurs.
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