AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWeight & Diet Research: A new JAMA Network Open study tied a low-fat vegan diet to weight loss similar to semaglutide in a 16-week trial of 224 overweight adults, with the vegan group averaging about 13 pounds lost. Cancer Care Access: Intermountain Health says 10 hospitals in Colorado, Montana, and Utah are joining a national expanded-access protocol for daraxonrasib, aiming to improve outcomes for advanced pancreatic cancer. Workforce & Anesthesia Staffing: CHG Healthcare acquired KREWE Anesthesia to expand CRNA staffing and managed anesthesia services as the anesthesia workforce gap worsens, especially in rural areas. Longevity Trials: AgelessRx was named a Milestone 2 awardee in the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, receiving $1 million to advance a healthy-aging clinical trial. Public Health Threat: CDC data shows Candida auris is spreading across at least 27 states this year, with a map highlighting where it’s most severe. Utah Community Safety: Heber City police launched Project Safeguard, using a vulnerable persons form to help officers respond faster when people with developmental disabilities go missing. Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has expanded, triggering downstream recalls that include products sold in Utah.
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