AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDisease Research: A University of Kansas-led team has won a $4 million NSF grant to develop nanotechnology that could spot disease-related protein changes and improve early detection. Measles: U.S. cases have topped 4,500, more than double last year’s total; weekly growth has slowed ahead of a November review of the country’s elimination status. Women’s Heart Health: Four medical societies have issued a shared framework urging prevention and care across women’s lives, starting in puberty. Medicare: About 1 million people will lose their Medicare Advantage plans as insurers exit some markets; beneficiaries can review options during open enrollment through Dec. 7. Healthcare Costs: KFF Health News reports Americans are taking on medical debt, delaying care and selling homes to cover treatment and insurance. Public Health Funding: Researchers warn that cuts to NIH grants and San Francisco harm-reduction services could undermine research and HIV prevention, as overdose deaths rise.
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