AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNeonatal Care: A multicenter study compares early blood NT-proBNP levels with echocardiographic PLASE scoring to predict which premature babies with patent ductus arteriosus will need surgery. Preterm Growth: Another study links better postnatal weight trajectories in infants born ≤32 weeks with improved head growth, suggesting clinicians may track development more dynamically. Brain Stimulation: Researchers report the first direct molecular mapping of deep brain stimulation effects on living human-derived brain tissue, tying electrical stimulation to cell-type-specific gene responses. Immunology & Cancer: New work finds palmitate can help liver metastases blunt neutrophil antitumour activity via a key enzyme pathway. Infection Control: A NICU study revisits how long to wait for blood culture positivity before stopping antibiotics, aiming to cut unnecessary exposure. Space & Safety: NASA scientists say a leftover SpaceX Falcon 9 stage likely crashed into the Moon, raising fresh questions about space debris. Environment & Food: Studies highlight microplastics crossing placenta models and a seaweed-derived coating that keeps strawberries fresher than refrigeration. Wildlife Trends: A review warns half of migratory bird species are declining, with intervention “inevitable” to prevent extinctions.
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