AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDementia Prevention: A USC-led study of 214,000 older adults across 14 countries finds dementia risk factors vary sharply by region, meaning one-size-fits-all prevention may miss the mark. Local Health & Safety: Mexico’s Jalisco state reported a deadly multi-vehicle highway crash (9 killed, 10 injured, including four Americans and two National Guard members). Access to Care & Finance: Farmacias Similares and fintech Stori launched a co-branded Dr. Simi credit card aimed at bringing more Mexicans into formal credit while tying discounts to pharmacy purchases. Brain Health Research (LatAm): The Alzheimer’s Association-backed LatAm-FINGERS lifestyle program reports culturally tailored, coach-supported interventions improved memory and thinking in older adults at risk across 11 Latin American countries. Public Health Policy Debate: A new report argues the U.S. drug approval system is increasingly “pay-to-play,” with pharma user fees and funding links raising concerns about regulator independence.
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