AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoMS treatment decisions: CU neurologist John Corboy says older people with MS who’ve been stable on MRI and without recent relapses may be the best candidates to consider stopping disease-modifying therapy, but the decision still hinges on careful risk balancing. School health & safety: Denver Public Schools is moving toward a bell-to-bell cellphone ban for all grades, with a vote expected soon; separate state grant efforts are also funding secure phone storage to help districts enforce phone-free policies. Colorado agriculture preparedness: Colorado activated its New World Screwworm response plan after the first U.S. detection in Texas, urging livestock owners to watch for unusual wounds while federal and state teams coordinate containment. Cost pressures in daily life: A Denver-area farmers’ market story tests whether shoppers can eat well on a $50 budget, highlighting lower-cost options at local stands. Healthcare policy debate: A new op-ed argues single-payer advocates still haven’t produced a credible, workable plan for paying for it. Public health research: VA research briefs highlight potential advances in melanoma treatment, artificial lung materials that reduce clotting, and improved physical therapy access.
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