AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiabetes & Mental Health: Insulet is partnering with Calm to bring diabetes-focused mindfulness and a new Calm Sleep Story to people with diabetes, caregivers, and clinicians. Medical Devices & Finance: ViCentra (Kaleido insulin patch pump) appoints Ian Wells as CFO and adds medtech veteran Tom West to its board as it scales manufacturing and prepares for the U.S. GLP-1 Safety Watch: A review links semaglutide for obesity to rare Wernicke encephalopathy, with GI symptoms often preceding neurologic decline—raising the need for nutritional monitoring. Women’s Health in Amsterdam: OLVG starts a trial for late abortions (22–24 weeks) on a social indication basis, highlighting how limited capacity pushes some patients abroad. Cancer Care Workflow: A clinical algorithm may help some cancer patients with suspected pulmonary embolism avoid CT scans, though guidelines currently stay cautious. Heat & Public Health: Europe recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with most among people aged 65+. Food Safety: Investigations allege Nestlé carried out “quiet” infant formula recalls in parts of Europe, with delays in alerts to authorities. Healthcare Tech & Logistics: FedEx launches a dedicated Life Sciences unit (with a hub in Veldhoven) to move pharma, devices, biologics, and trial materials more reliably. Dutch Environment & Health: Dutch research finds molecular/antibody signs of West Nile and Usutu viruses in wild carnivores, pointing to wider mosquito-borne exposure.
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