AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Health Mobility: Moldova’s parliament has passed a draft law allowing EU (and EEA/Swiss) doctors and pharmacists to have qualifications recognized, including an automatic route for harmonised professions and a national professional card valid for five years. Tobacco Control: Moldova is also tightening tobacco packaging rules with clearer, more visible health warnings and expanded message lists, including warnings about cancer and harm to unborn children. Mental Health & PTSD Access: A UK report highlights British veterans with PTSD struggling to access MDMA-assisted treatment, despite claims it can help with symptoms. Cancer & AI in Practice: A new analysis of Medscape AI physician queries across nine countries finds cancer is the most-searched disease area, reflecting how clinicians are using AI to navigate oncology complexity. Diabetes Treatment Update: The FDA approved Onswik, a once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, joining earlier approvals including the EU. Nutrition & Disease Risk: A large study links just an extra 3.5 ounces of ultra-processed food daily to higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, death, and metabolic syndrome. Forever Chemicals in the UK: UKHSA is developing ways to assess PFAS exposure after blood tests near a chemical factory found high levels of cancer-causing PFOA. Green Space & Public Health: New UK data shows green-space access gaps, with only 6% of Horsham residents near legally protected recreational space. Wound Care Innovation: AGC Biologics (Germany) was selected by Flen Health to develop and manufacture a new recombinant wound/skin healing product using GMP processes.
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