AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoNewborn Pain Care in B.C.: Kinetix Medicine says it has bought the first Neurolyser XR system for the Vancouver area, with first treatments planned for Aug. 26—aimed at incision-free ultrasound treatment for chronic lumbar facet joint pain. Skin Treatment Update: Health Canada approved PrZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for children ages 2–5 with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, positioning it as a once-daily, steroid-free option. Neuroimaging Tech Push: Cubresa received FDA 510(k) clearance for its BrainPET scanner, designed to retrofit into existing Siemens MR/PET setups to expand access to high-resolution brain imaging. Public Health & Safety: B.C. vets warn of a surge in bat encounters after a rabies-positive test, with health officials recommending boosters for a person exposed. Ebola Response: WHO says Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, including doses for a Phase 3 trial and frontline protection for workers. Legal Aid Pressure (Manitoba): The Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed a Charter challenge over “extreme” underfunding of criminal legal aid in Manitoba. Wildfire Smoke Alert (B.C.): Southern Interior residents faced worsened air quality as wildfire smoke thickened, with officials urging people to limit strenuous outdoor activity.
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