AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlu Season: Reports say flu is hitting Louisiana harder than any other state, with H1N1 spreading and activity at a moderate level. Birth Outcomes: A study links living in Louisiana areas with industrial pollution to a higher likelihood of babies being born with heart defects. Medical Education: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is accepting applications for its first class, set to begin in 2027; the New Orleans school aims to help address physician shortages. Water Safety: State health officials warn that some tap-water uses can lead to rare Acanthamoeba eye infections that may cause permanent vision loss. Sickle Cell Care: A Louisiana teen is reported to be the state’s first patient cured of sickle cell disease.
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