AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDialysis Innovation: Xeltis says it hit 50% enrollment in its US pivotal trial for aXess™, a vascular access device that turns into a living vessel for hemodialysis—an FDA Breakthrough Device–designated milestone. Public Health Watch: A parasite called Cyclospora is spreading across the US, with at least 145 sick and 20 hospitalized, including cases reported in Florida. Weight-Loss Real-World Data: A Mayo Clinic Health System study finds tirzepatide users lose more total body weight on average if they’re women; age wasn’t a clear independent predictor. Care Access & Tech: A robotic pharmacy startup, Queue, says it can fill and verify prescriptions without a pharmacist on-site, aiming to address staffing and pharmacy pressures. Sports Safety: Florida’s new drowning-prevention law expands state-funded swim lesson vouchers for kids ages 1–7. Local Health & Safety: Florida Highway Patrol reports a 78-year-old Port St. Lucie woman died after being knocked down by a rolling SUV in a driveway. Policy & Health Costs: A House subcommittee hearing highlighted sharp divides over how to lower healthcare costs, including direct contracting vs Medicaid/ACA coverage concerns.
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