AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnd-of-Life Care Debate: The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is launching a monthlong “Love — Until the Last Breath” campaign starting Oct. 3-4 to educate Catholics about assisted suicide, as Wisconsin considers renewed legislation and Illinois’ new law takes effect. Cancer Care & Prevention: Wisconsin providers highlight genetic testing to guide personalized breast cancer screening and treatment, while local artists in Janesville offer permanent makeup and paramedical tattoos to help survivors reclaim appearance after treatment. Neurology Breakthrough: The FDA approved Zanvastro, the first drug to change the course of Alexander disease, offering new hope for a rare, progressive condition. Dementia Research: Mayo Clinic researchers describe “terminal lucidity” moments when some dementia patients become suddenly clear near the end of life—sparking new questions for scientists. Public Health & Safety Tech: RF Technologies’ Help Alert pendant advanced to the final 16 in Wisconsin’s “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest, designed as a wearable panic button for healthcare workers. Health Policy & Access: One-time $500 ACA refund checks are starting to go out to hundreds of thousands of HealthCare.gov enrollees, tied to federal marketplace user fees.
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