AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoCancer Research & Clinical Trials: Salubris Biotherapeutics shared updated Phase 1/2 results for JK06, a 5T4-targeted antibody drug conjugate, presented at the 2026 ASCO meeting in Chicago—showing a 50% overall response rate in squamous NSCLC at the 4.5 mg/kg dose, with a 35% ORR and 94% disease control rate across response-evaluable patients, plus a favorable safety profile. Long COVID in Kids: A Children’s National/NIH PECOS study published in Pediatric Research found that about two-thirds of children and teens with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 reported at least one post-infection symptom at 12 months, with 20 symptoms appearing more often than in uninfected controls through a year. Maternal Mental Health Policy: Maryland signed perinatal behavioral health coverage into law, a milestone aimed at improving support for maternal mental health. Hospital Safety & Access: The 4th Circuit agreed to rehear challenges to Maryland and West Virginia 340B contract pharmacy laws, a fight that could affect how safety-net hospitals access discounted medications. Public Health & Environment: Advocates warned that garbage incinerators are failing to cut “forever chemical” PFAS air pollution, including concerns about facilities in the region. Local Health Alerts: Baltimore saw two overnight shootings in early Saturday hours, leaving one man dead and others injured, underscoring ongoing community health and safety needs.
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