AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Wisconsin health officials confirmed two new measles cases in Grant County, pushing the southwestern Wisconsin total to 36 confirmed and 3 probable across Iowa, Lafayette and Grant counties—prompting renewed calls for vaccination and caution. Kratom Safety: Wisconsin-area health experts urged clearer guidance as federal officials consider restrictions on kratom, citing rising poison center calls and the risks of unregulated products. Medical Breakthrough: Children’s Wisconsin became the first center in the U.S. to deliver FDA-approved Otarmeni gene therapy for OTOF-related genetic hearing loss outside a clinical trial, treating two children. Cardiac Tech: UW–Madison researchers unveiled a battery-free pacemaker concept that harvests power from a patient’s heartbeat, aiming to reduce repeat replacement surgeries. Public Health & Schools: UW Health Kids hosted a diabetes education day for school nurses as childhood diabetes management grows more complex. Community Health Alert: Marathon County warned residents about blue-green algae toxins in Lake Dubay, urging people to avoid contact—especially children and pets. Health Care Access: A rehab hospital in the Town of Beloit is set to help families handle emergencies. Violence & Safety: Milwaukee police charged a man in a deadly domestic violence shooting that killed three people, while another case described a violent roommate dispute escalating from chores to threats and injuries.
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