AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFDA & Medical Devices: Lexington County’s ElectroWire Medical won U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for its LightningWire™ transseptal puncture system, aiming for first-in-human procedures in August and a limited South Carolina/neighboring-state release later this year. Public Health: A U.S. measles surge continues to pressure states, with national case totals surpassing last year’s mark; meanwhile, a separate FDA-linked egg recall warns consumers to check for specific carton codes tied to antibiotic-resistant Salmonella illnesses in 17 states. HIV Diagnostics: UMass Amherst engineering professor Chang Liu secured a $1.3M NIH grant to develop a more accurate at-home HIV test. Cancer & Nicotine: A new study suggests vaping may be reducing future cancer risk by helping some smokers switch away from cigarettes. Airport Tech & Labor: TSA Gold+ expands as airports—including Charleston—move screening to private contractors, raising questions about staffing, data handling, and passenger flow. Food Safety: Kroger and other brands are affected by the Salmonella egg recall tied to a defined sell-by window. Weather: NOAA’s “very strong” El Niño outlook points to a stormier, wetter winter pattern for the Southeast and Gulf Coast. Campus Security: SC State University is rolling out enhanced campus security and electronic ID verification. Local Governance & Tech: Surfside Beach leaders respond to a cyber scam that diverted about $549,000, forming an investigative body to trace what went wrong.
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