AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoProduct Safety: An FDA recall covers 10 Day Forecast capsules sold in the CNMI after testing found hidden sildenafil and acetaminophen; another recall involves honey with undeclared tadalafil. The erectile-dysfunction drugs can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure when taken with nitrates. Cancer Care: A Saipan oncology team says immunotherapy and targeted medication have shrunk betel nut-related oral tumors in an estimated 75% to 80% of patients, and is preparing a clinical trial to assess long-term results. Amputation Prevention: Guam and CNMI medical professionals are gathering Saturday for a conference on earlier detection and coordinated care to prevent diabetes- and circulation-related amputations. Veterans’ Health: The House passed legislation with provisions to improve veterans’ access to care in the CNMI and other Pacific territories; local officials say Saipan’s veterans clinic is nearing opening. Community Checks: Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings resume at Saipan’s Oleai Beach Pavilion on Nov. 18. Water Safety: BECQ advises avoiding swimming and fishing within 300 feet of the AMP drainage and Grandvrio beach after elevated bacteria readings. Medicaid: A House-approved $7.2 million funding bill includes nearly $869,000 for the Commonwealth Medicaid Agency.
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