AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWestern NC Safety: A 19-year-old Lees-McRae cyclist remains under medical care after a vehicle collision during a training ride in Watauga County on Oct. 8. New Treatment Research: United Therapeutics, which has a Research Triangle Park presence, received FDA clearance to begin a phase 2 trial of an inhaled drug for pulmonary hypertension linked to COPD. Nutrition Research: UNC’s Nutrition Research Institute highlighted new work on cancer, brain development and cardiometabolic health in its annual report. Mecklenburg Health: Alcohol-related ER visits are rising, while local recovery programs offer support. Flu Season: Triangle hospitals are seeing flu season arrive earlier than expected as demand for cold and flu medicines grows. Care Access: The NC State Health Plan plans to remove most Atrium Health providers from its network, raising concerns about access for members.
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