AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Accountability Fight: The Southern Environmental Law Center says EPA’s proposed Chemours PFAS settlement would let the company off the hook without strong cleanup or enforceable protections, keeping communities stuck with contamination. Infection Care Gaps: A national survey finds wide variation in how clinicians diagnose and treat C. diff, with inconsistent testing and antibiotic choices and calls for more standardization. Colorectal Screening Misuse: Rutgers research finds many people don’t follow instructions for at-home FIT colon cancer tests, with more advanced cancers showing up among those who never repeat screening. Eczema Treatment Rethink: A new evidence review concludes antihistamines don’t meaningfully help eczema itch for most patients and may cause cognitive side effects. NJ Health & Safety in Schools: Plainfield rolls out “Phones Down, Minds Up” ahead of New Jersey’s statewide school-day device ban, with medical and IEP accommodations noted. Local Health News: A Mercer County civil lawsuit alleges a doctor sexually abused dozens of women over a decade. Public Health Tech: Cognizant launches an EMEA AI unit to help enterprises move agentic AI from pilots to production. Community Health Reminder: Newark is urging families to start the school year with dental checkups.
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