AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCancer Care Meets Culture: A Rome hospital on Tiber Island is using art—on treatment-room screens and via museum visits—to boost comfort and motivation for radiotherapy patients, with doctors now exploring whether it can also improve outcomes. Fertility at 50: New research from Italy’s IVIRMA Global Research Alliance suggests fertility success drops even with donor eggs, with a notable decline from around age 49—sparking debate after stories of “solo IVF” pregnancies at 50. Whole-Patient Care Warning: A report highlights how fragmented care across specialists can leave patients with chronic, multisystem conditions to coordinate their own treatment, raising the risk of harmful medication interactions. Heat and Health Risks: Europe’s extreme heat is worsening, with guidance urging checks on older and vulnerable people and warnings that heat can affect how people perceive temperature. Longevity in Sardinia: Scientists revisit why men in remote central-eastern Sardinia reach 100 nearly as often as women, pointing to a mix of biology, lifestyle, environment and culture—not just diet or exercise. Lab Automation Push: ABB and Roche plan robotics for clinical labs, aiming to automate routine slide handling and sample logistics so staff can focus on complex analyses.
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