AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWeight-loss reality check: A UK study highlights how few people keep weight off long term, and a new piece argues “temporary” thinking and oversimplified advice derail lasting results—success comes from building maintainable habits step by step. Diabetes tech shift: At ADA 2026, Rachael Sood, NP says automated insulin delivery is the most transformative advance, now positioned as preferred care in the 2026 Standards, while insurance and cost still block access. Public healthcare under pressure: In San Jose, advocates plan a Die-In & Rally at Valley Medical Center to protest federal cuts and state budget pressure that could reduce Medi-Cal access for hundreds of thousands. HIV care fight: AIDS Healthcare Foundation sues Chicago’s public health department over Ryan White HIV program funding decisions, alleging procurement and competition failures that could cut off long-time providers. Opioid emergency outcomes: A JAMA Network Open study reports naloxone given by EMS during resuscitation is linked to better survival and neurologic outcomes in suspected opioid-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Myopia care in Asia: Japan’s myopia control is improving with child-focused axial length devices that may reduce reliance on cycloplegic drops, while experts warn treatment delays and stronger risk per dioptre make earlier action critical. Diabetes tech + kidney + MS pipeline: Coverage also spans new MRI capacity in Nigeria via an MRI donation, rituximab’s relapse reduction in kidney trials, and ongoing MS debates on cladribine use and when to consider stopping disease-modifying therapy in older stable patients.
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