AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNeurology & Clinical Trials: New real-world and biomarker data from the Peripheral Nerve Society meeting in Maastricht suggest serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) tracks CIDP activity and falls with efgartigimod, while observational results in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) show IVIg and plasma exchange deliver comparable functional outcomes after adjustment; another GBS study reports similar disability improvement at 4 weeks with efgartigimod versus plasma exchange, but faster muscle strength recovery by weeks 8–12. Oncology: In newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated AML, phase 3 results show gilteritinib delivers overall survival comparable to midostaurin, though the primary end point was not met. Healthcare Policy & Ethics: The Lancet escalates pressure for the World Medical Association to suspend the Israeli Medical Association, citing a petition by healthcare professionals and advocacy groups. Public Health & Access: A Dutch AI startup, OurMind, raised €2.1M to reduce healthcare admin workload, while another AI-in-care push highlights hospitals using AI to cut child mortality. Sports Medicine Angle (Netherlands-linked): World Cup coverage includes injury updates affecting Dutch players and teams, plus a reminder that extreme heat and storms are already disrupting fan safety plans.
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