AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiabetes Tech in the Spotlight: UNC Health’s weight-management team says more patients are using continuous glucose monitors to cut finger-sticks and improve HbA1c, with benefits extending beyond insulin users. Obesity Drug Uptake: A Reuters report finds many Medicare patients (65+) are choosing injectable GLP-1s under a new $50/month trial, including at UNC Health’s program, despite earlier expectations of pill preference. Pulmonary Care Standardization: Duke-led clinicians unveiled PE-RADS v2026, a new reporting framework for pulmonary embolism CT/MR angiography to standardize communication and next-step treatment. Public Health Lab Power: UNC Charlotte is ready to help trace cyclospora outbreaks using DNA sequencing as North Carolina reports 560+ confirmed cases. Local Health Oversight Strain: Buncombe County’s nursing-home volunteer inspection system is struggling to find enough ombudsmen as facilities age and needs grow. Privacy vs Surveillance: Macon County voted to stop funding Flock license-plate cameras, citing privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. Aviation Accessibility: Charlotte Douglas highlighted innovation and accessibility work aimed at more inclusive passenger experiences. Life Sciences Funding: A budget update points to major life-sciences investment momentum, with federal and state dollars aimed at accelerating research and trials.
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