AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUAB Weight-Loss Research: A phase 2 trial of CBL-514, led by UAB endocrinologist Timothy Garvey, found injections reduced visceral fat by an average of 12% over 12 weeks. The early results don’t establish whether the treatment prevents weight regain. Measles Watch: Alabama health officials are urging vaccination after a case was confirmed in Huntsville. Hurricane Recovery: Federal health officials declared a public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias, easing some care rules and helping families refill prescriptions. Rural Emergency Care: The University of Alabama received a $1.76 million grant to help rural EMS crews treat some patients at the scene and improve care during 911 emergencies. Maternal Health: UAB and international partners won a major NIH grant to address a leading cause of maternal death. Medicare Help: Free counseling is available to Alabama residents as Medicare open enrollment begins.
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