AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAntibiotic Resistance: Surgeons warn antimicrobial resistance is making even routine surgeries riskier, pushing hospitals toward stricter antibiotic stewardship and stronger infection prevention as surgical site infections can affect up to 11% of patients in low- and middle-income settings. Public Health & Nutrition: A systematic review flags multiple pesticide residues in infant formula, with 22 of 26 studies reporting contamination across regions including India, raising concerns about combined long- and short-term risks. Cardiovascular Risk in Youth: Experts say more Indians in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with high blood pressure, driven by sedentary work, stress, poor diet and sleep, with NFHS-6 showing about one-fifth of adults already have raised BP or are on treatment. Forensic Update (Case Watch): AIIMS Delhi’s court-ordered second post-mortem in the Twisha Sharma death case has submitted a final forensic opinion to the CBI in a sealed cover, confirming skin tissue on the alleged ligature material. Workplace Mental Health: A Bengaluru initiative offers therapy and legal aid to unorganised workers, responding to rising distress calls. Health & Safety in the News: IMD issues heavy rain alerts across multiple states, while protests in Uttarakhand target sal tree felling for a highway expansion over ecological and groundwater concerns.
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