AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicines Access: New Zealand approved paliperidone for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders in 25 working days under its new “Rule of Two” pathway—about 10 months faster than expected. Pharmac is also consulting on funding prasugrel again, offering another option to prevent blood clots after heart attacks and certain procedures. Preventive Care: London’s planned Ohas clinic will offer health assessments focused on cardiovascular, metabolic and nutritional risks, with a £295 scan and doctor review. Rural Health: Johnson Health in Vermont will move to a larger clinic in January, expanding substance-use treatment and primary care after flood damage disrupted services. Gore Health has launched a $6 million campaign to expand emergency and GP facilities. Global Research: An international study involving 30 neonatal intensive care units found adult AI imaging models could be adapted to support newborn care. Experts meeting in Lusaka are also developing Africa-focused approaches to H. pylori, a major cause of ulcers and gastric cancer.
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