AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRSV & Flu Vaccines in Tuscany: Tuscany kicks off its 2026-27 respiratory prevention push with free RSV shots starting Oct 1 and seasonal flu vaccination from Oct 7, with Covid-19 timing still pending national guidance. Cancer Screening Breakthrough: City of Hope researchers report PANXEON, an investigational blood test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer and high-grade dysplasia with low false positives, published in Nature Medicine. Dementia & Muscle Loss: New research links sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) to a higher dementia risk, adding another reason to prioritize strength and function as we age. Health Misinformation Warning: A debate piece highlights how health stories—like the recent diphtheria coverage in Palermo—can get weaponized, stressing the need for nuance around vaccination and public health messaging. Local Health Event: Florence’s Corri La Vita returns Sept 27, a run/walk supporting breast cancer prevention and care, with thousands expected. Healthcare Innovation Funding: The EIB and Angelini Ventures announce a €17m co-investment in MMI, a microsurgery robotics company, plus €20m committed to oncology and rare-disease projects.
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