AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoDrug Industry: Sun Pharma’s second-quarter profit fell to 19.89 billion rupees after a one-time charge tied largely to its planned Organon acquisition. At China’s upcoming import expo, global drugmakers will showcase new medicines, AI diagnostic equipment and surgical systems. Medicaid Access: Federal judges blocked rules requiring some seriously ill recipients to prove they are medically frail to qualify for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements. Heart Care: A stent shortage at Pakistan’s Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology has delayed scheduled angioplasties; new supplies are not expected for two to three weeks. Infection Risks: Three children are among five people hospitalized in serious condition after a suspected E. coli outbreak linked to a California pumpkin farm, now closed as officials investigate. Hospital Pressures: UK hospitals in the South East warn of extremely busy emergency departments as winter demand builds, urging patients with non-urgent needs to use alternatives. TB Treatment: WHO set targets for long-acting injectable medicines aimed at simplifying tuberculosis treatment.
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