AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoAlzheimer’s Diagnostics: The FDA approved Tauklarify (MK-6240), a tau PET tracer that helps clinicians map Alzheimer disease stage in adults with cognitive impairment, with a key limitation for non-AD tau disorders. Public Health & Vaccines: Wisconsin DHS pushed back on a federal childhood vaccine order, saying there’s no new science to justify changes, as measles cases keep rising in southwest Wisconsin. Privacy vs. Policing Tech: Flock Safety rolled out new safeguards for its AI license-plate cameras after reports of misuse and surveillance concerns, while Brookfield officials reconsider a local contract after an incident tied to outdated data. Research Funding Fight: Sen. Tammy Baldwin and allies demanded HHS reverse canceled AHRQ research grants, including Wisconsin projects tied to safer, smarter healthcare. State Policy for Innovation: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced AB670, expanding sales/use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used in contract research services. Agriculture Tech & Risk: Michigan researchers warned Wisconsin growers to scout for red crown rot, a soil-borne fungal disease spreading north. Healthcare After Pregnancy: A UW-led randomized trial found postpartum health coaching improves blood pressure control and follow-up care for women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Education Workforce: Wisconsin legislators moved to address educator shortages, citing long-term impacts from Act 10 and high early teacher attrition. Data Centers & Local Impact: A Wisconsin-focused debate continues over data centers, including community concerns about water and costs.
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