AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAsthma Care Update: A new pragmatic trial (PERFORM) tested once-daily single-inhaler triple therapy for adults with uncontrolled, infrequently exacerbating asthma, finding better lung function and symptom response than usual care—an important option for patients often left out of earlier studies. Pediatric Cardiac Innovation: University of Virginia became the first in Virginia to use a temporary Impella heart pump in a patient under 18, highlighting how adult-designed devices are being adapted for kids needing advanced support. Local Health Spotlight: Rep. Josh Gottheimer highlighted Hackensack University Medical Center’s #1 ranking in New Jersey, praising staff across the region. Community Health Access: Help Jamaica Medical Mission ran a back-to-school health fair in Jamaica with screenings and free medication for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and mental health needs. Public Health Safety Note: A rabies-risk incident in Egg Harbor City involved a foaming fox bite, with the victim starting post-exposure shots. Health & Wellness Trend: As men lose weight with GLP-1s, some are turning to cosmetic clinics for sagging skin and other “finish the transformation” treatments.
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