AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPediatric heart care in Iceland: President of Iceland awarded the Order of the Falcon to pediatric cardiologist Stanton Perry for decades of complex heart procedures for children in Iceland—work that previously often meant costly treatment abroad. Eye-safety after the eclipse: After the total solar eclipse, Spain saw hundreds of ophthalmology consultations as people reported eye pain and blurred vision; doctors warned that retinal damage can be painless at first, with symptoms sometimes delayed. Border health tech for travellers: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational, replacing passport stamps with a digital record that includes facial images and fingerprints for eligible non-EU visitors—important for anyone planning short stays. Memory and Alzheimer’s genetics: A new study of “SuperAgers” found no genetic markers that clearly separate them from typical older adults, suggesting resilience may not be explained by APOE or common risk scores alone. Local emergency response: Iceland’s Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched after a fall near Grundarfjörður, with the injured person taken to Landspítali for care. Wellbeing and money: Research using “income satiation” estimates Iceland has the world’s highest “price of happiness,” where extra earnings stop adding much to wellbeing. Homicide investigation update: Police confirmed suspects were arrested abroad in the Kópavogur homicide case, with additional arrests in Iceland and investigators working with Europol. Medical drama spotlight: Australia’s hospital drama The F Ward has sold to broadcasters across 100 territories, including Siminn in Iceland—bringing more health-system stories to international screens.
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