AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAsthma Care: A new Brazilian-led study suggests people with uncontrolled asthma may get similar benefits from simply increasing daily steps as from supervised aerobic training, with both approaches improving quality of life and easing anxiety and depression. Domestic Violence in Brazil: Unifesp reports at least 15 women hospitalized per day from domestic violence (2008–2023), often with multiple traumas that can look like traffic accidents. Mercury in the Amazon: A major analysis links mercury contamination to health risks across hundreds of Indigenous and riverside communities in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, with fish consumption driving exposure and prompting diet changes. Food Safety—Parasites: Brazilian researchers found parasites in 96% of skipjack tuna samples, raising concerns for people who eat raw fish. Cancer Access in Brazil: Biocon signed a 10-year pertuzumab supply partnership under Brazil’s PDP program, aiming to expand HER2-positive breast cancer treatment availability. Health Policy: India’s panel recommends keeping doorstep medicine delivery rules, citing risks for elderly, rural and chronic patients. Deportations & Care: Reports say deported migrants in Equatorial Guinea faced inadequate medical care and legal help, with police using firearms during an incident.
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