AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPope’s Health: Pope Leo XIV is heading to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove an early-detected lung nodule. The Vatican expects about a week’s recovery and has cancelled his engagements through Oct. 20. Disease Preparedness: Sri Lanka plans to strengthen disease surveillance and pandemic response through 35 activities by 2028. In Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières is urging health authorities to add noma prevention, early detection and treatment to primary care. Prevention: U.S. doctors are urging October flu shots as activity rises earlier than usual in parts of the West. Pennsylvania has reported its sixth measles-associated death this year. Patient Safety: Hospitals and surgical centers have been told to stop using two lots of Brevital anesthetic after cellulose particles were found in vials; no adverse events have been reported. Children’s Health: More than 150 clinicians warn that extensive screen use in schools may harm children’s eyesight and development, and are calling for health checks on educational technology. Hospital Workforce: About 4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses have postponed a planned strike while members vote on the hospital’s latest contract offer.
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