AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer Vaccine Breakthrough: Moderna and Merck’s personalised mRNA melanoma jab (intismeran) is reported to extend time before tumors return, offering new hope for high-risk skin cancer patients, though long-term benefit is still unclear. Global Mental Health & ADHD Trends: A new global review finds sharp rises in adult ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions, with England seeing notable stimulant prescription growth. Workforce & Training Pressure: Delhi’s High Court ordered the Centre to decide within two months on the status of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission, spotlighting stalled nursing regulation. Nursing Leadership & Education: Honor Health Sciences in California marks progress with accreditation and a new hybrid RN-to-BSN pathway, while a separate profile highlights a nurse-tech-to-CEO/CNO career path. Patient Safety & Regulation: UK campaigners urge action to regulate high-risk cosmetic surgery after criticism that doctors can still perform procedures without specialist qualifications. Healthcare Access & Equity: Adult IBD outcomes are improving, but a widening gap in access leaves more young people living with chronic disease. Immunisation Gap: Nigeria is flagged as home to a large share of Africa’s “zero-dose” children, calling for tailored community-led vaccine drives.
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