AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoHealth Fraud Warning: UK health chiefs warn against Kambo “detox” frog-toxin ceremonies after a man died, highlighting risks like vomiting, kidney failure and psychosis. Cancer Care Breakthrough: Australian-linked research reports a DNA/genomic test (Prosigna) could let many breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy with hormone therapy alone, with similar survival outcomes. Brain Injury Testing: Monash University researchers developed a blood test using GFAP levels to help diagnose concussion in people over 60, aiming to reduce reliance on patient recall. Cancer Workforce Pressure: Scientists warn of a “silent pandemic” of cancer cases and a global shortage of medics, threatening longer waits for diagnosis and treatment. Aged Care & Retirement Stress: New data shows Australians delaying retirement by up to four years due to cost-of-living and fear of health or aged-care costs. Public Health & Outbreak Control: Australia extended quarantine for hantavirus cruise passengers in Perth after new positives, with officials saying those quarantined remain well. Wellness Tech & Research: Australian researchers trained lab-grown brain cells to play “Doom,” a step toward brain-inspired computing. Environmental Health: Farmers report mouse plagues across parts of rural Australia, with infestations damaging crops and driving costly baiting.
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