AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Manufacturing in India: Lubrizol and Polyhose opened an advanced medical tubing plant in Chennai to supply precision extruded tubing for minimally invasive neurovascular and cardiovascular devices, with ISO 13485 quality systems. Drug Shortages & Affordability: A UK pharmacist warned that severe shortages are driving “overnight” price spikes for common medicines, including statins, beta blockers, and blood pressure drugs—raising access fears for older patients. Ebola Response: WHO reported 75 healthcare workers infected with Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, with 17 deaths, as clinics struggle with protective equipment and delayed care-seeking. Public Health Focus—TB: India’s TB incidence fell nearly 23% over a decade, and officials urged states to intensify the “last-mile” TB Mukt Bharat push to find missed cases. Healthcare Policy: CMS Medicaid work requirements face criticism over potential coverage losses and reduced access to needed care. Pediatrics to Adult Care: A review highlights gaps in transition programs from paediatric to adult eye care, where continuity and patient confidence often break down. Oncology Updates: FDA accepted a mosunetuzumab combo sBLA for relapsed/refractory LBCL; TRIDENT found no overall survival benefit for earlier tumor treating fields in newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Nutrition & Wellness: A UK report warns of “hidden hunger” nutrient shortfalls despite calorie intake, with vitamin D, iron, iodine, and omega-3 among key gaps.
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