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Last update: 10 hours agoUNC Wilmington Medical School: The UNC Board of Governors authorized UNCW to begin formal planning for a community-driven medical school, including an accredited four-year program and an accelerated three-year track—aimed at easing the doctor shortage in southeastern North Carolina. Weight-Loss Drugs: Eli Lilly’s new retatrutide trial results show steep losses (up to about 30% body weight in 104 weeks), while Reuters reports lower-cost oral options from Lilly and Novo are pulling patients away from compounded GLP-1s. Public Health Workforce: North Carolina medical examiners are pushing for higher pay as budget talks continue, saying the job’s demands and expenses have grown while pay hasn’t. Healthcare Costs & Policy: Lawmakers are weighing changes tied to insurance and AI in health billing, and voters will decide on constitutional amendments affecting taxes. Safety & Recalls: A multivitamin supplement recall is expanding across more than 20 states due to contamination concerns. Sports & Health: NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died at 41 after hospitalization for a severe illness, prompting renewed attention to athlete health and sudden medical crises.
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