AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCancer Care Update: ASCO released its first living guideline for recurrent high-grade ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, outlining platinum-based options for platinum-sensitive disease and non-platinum sequences (including mirvetuximab soravtansine for biomarker-selected patients). Local Health Leadership: Ponce Health Sciences University named Dr. Kenira J. Thompson García as its new president, highlighting her long track record in research leadership and efforts to address health disparities in Puerto Rico. Maternal Care Reality Check: A firsthand account compares pregnancy and OB-GYN access in Puerto Rico vs. New York, describing long waits and difficulty finding new patients on the island. Public Health & Food Safety: A report on a major cyclospora lettuce outbreak adds to ongoing foodborne illness concerns, while another piece shares practical tips to avoid foodborne illness. Youth Mental Health & Safety Online: A multistate Meta settlement (including Puerto Rico) requires major changes to Instagram and Facebook for children, with stronger safety rules tied to alleged addictive design and mental health harms. Disaster & Health Risks: Tropical Storm Dolly is forecast to bring heavy rain and flash-flood risk across the Eastern Caribbean, with potential impacts spreading toward Puerto Rico. Community Health Resources: A survey from a detox provider says most patients feel safe and confident about recovery plans after discharge, emphasizing education and follow-up support.
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