AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Cancer Treatment (WA): Rhythm Pharmaceuticals says its Phase 3 TRANSCEND trial results in NEJM show setmelanotide (IMCIVREE) cut BMI by 19.8% vs placebo in acquired hypothalamic obesity, with hunger improvements—an option for patients whose weight dysregulation follows brain tumors. Public Health (WA region): Tick bites are surging, with CDC ER visits rising early in the season; experts urge prevention (repellent, long sleeves, avoiding brush) as tick-borne risks like Lyme and alpha-gal expand. Health Care Costs (national, affects WA): KFF reports thousands of Medicare beneficiaries on “zero-premium” drug plans lost coverage after premiums increased and bills weren’t paid—potentially leaving people without meds for the rest of the year. Local Safety (Seattle): Police say a teen was hospitalized after a stabbing in the University District; a suspect fled on a stolen bike. Community Health & Safety (Federal Way): An 8-year-old drowned at Steel Lake Park; investigators say the death was an accident. Mental Health (Seattle-area): A Seattle native UFC fighter discussed how military and first-responder stress led to severe mental health struggles and a near-crisis.
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