AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Environment: A major U.S. study finds wildfire smoke is now the leading source of unhealthy air pollution exposure for pregnant people, with wildfire PM2.5 driving most high-pollution “exceedance” days. Cardiology: New long-term research suggests belly-fat measures like waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio predict heart disease risk better than BMI, even when BMI looks normal. Public Safety Tech: Courts in England and Wales move to confiscate Meta smart glasses over covert recording concerns, following similar restrictions in parts of the U.S. Maryland Policy & Business: Prince George’s County faces a lawsuit over a new $5,000 annual fee on liquor and other stores, with businesses calling it unlawful and punitive. Healthcare Costs: A report highlights hospitals seeking upfront patient prepayments, adding friction to insurance coverage and billing. Maryland Science/Innovation: WVU Medicine expands its robotic surgery fleet with additional Intuitive da Vinci systems, boosting regional capacity. Cybersecurity: DEF CON hackers launch a “Water Watch Center” aimed at defending small water utilities after attacks.
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