AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFDA & Vaccines: Moderna’s first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50+ (mFlusiva) won FDA approval, adding a new option for seniors as flu hospitalizations stay high. Oncology Advances: MonumenTAL-6 data highlight a major risk reduction with teclistamab plus talquetamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, while FDA cleared Replimune (Tudriqev) with Opdivo for advanced melanoma after prior setbacks. Tech in Care: A small UC San Diego study found Apple Vision Pro could cut endoscopic tear-duct surgery time by about 19% and reduce surgeon workload. Policy & Access: CMS’s Medicaid work requirements rule sets a nationwide “community engagement” framework, but states will vary on exemptions and verification. Health Systems & Safety: Shared cardiac PET programs may expand access, and RFID tracking is being pitched to close hospital medication inventory gaps. Public Health Watch: Cyclospora investigations expanded across more states, with CDC-linked guidance urging caution with certain raw produce. Business Moves: Biogen completed its RayThera acquisition to bolster immunology assets.
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