AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRett syndrome breakthrough: Iceland-linked patients may benefit as the EU’s CHMP has adopted a positive opinion for Neuren/Acadia’s Daybu (trofinetide), recommending EU marketing authorisation for neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in adults and children aged five and up, with a final European Commission decision expected soon. Youth gambling warning in Iceland: A University of Iceland survey finds around 40% of upper secondary students gambled in the past year, with researchers urging stronger prevention, especially as loneliness and poorer mental wellbeing rise. Public health basics mapped: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring major gaps even as access nears universal levels in many wealthy regions. Whaling returns: After a two-year pause, Iceland has resumed commercial whaling and two fin whales were killed off its coast, drawing criticism from conservation groups. Laundry at lower temps: Guidance says most clothes can be cleaned effectively at 15°C–20°C thanks to modern machines and detergents, cutting energy use without sacrificing cleanliness.
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