AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWound-care biotech: Singapore-based Cuprina Holdings says the FDA has cleared a second carcass-eating fly species for maggot wound therapy, giving it clearance for two larvae types (including Lucilia cuprina) and aiming to strengthen its position in advanced debridement care. Aging & cancer research: Duke-NUS reports that healthy skeletal muscle releases protective tiny vesicles that can slow tumor growth, while aging muscle loses this anti-cancer messaging. Local public health: Singapore’s dengue situation worsened, with the NEA reporting 119 confirmed cases for the week ending June 13 and four clusters upgraded to red-alert status, urging residents—especially in the north—to remove mosquito breeding sites. COVID-19 update: Singapore is seeing a new COVID-19 wave, with weekly infections rising sharply and the NB.1.8.1 “Nimbus” variant driving a large share of sequenced cases. Digital health & skincare: Clear Health launched Isoclear™, a prescription topical acne treatment built around isotretinoin delivered via a digital-first telehealth regimen. Wellness policy & society: Singapore’s Josephine Teo urged choosing AI by value (performance, affordability, security) rather than origin, as part of building a resilient digital ecosystem.
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