AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeart Care: A Mount Sinai trial found that combining rotational atherectomy and lithotripsy before stenting improved stent expansion by about 19% compared with lithotripsy alone in patients with calcified coronary nodules. Coverage Costs: ACA marketplace premiums are projected to rise 13% on average for 2027, while some consumers will lose access to financial assistance. Access to Care: Half of Canadians surveyed said they had skipped a doctor or hospital visit because of wait times; 84% said the system needs change. Health System Strain: UN officials warn that funding shortages are forcing Afghan facilities to cut services or close. In Jammu and Kashmir, doctors say missing specialist posts are leaving diagnostic equipment underused. Mental Health: A controlled study found that induced inflammation briefly reduced pleasure and interest in socializing among healthy women, adding to research into inflammation’s role in depression.
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