AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUAMS Research: UAMS researchers published a first population-level look at how pregnant Arkansans use medical cannabis, analyzing 72,992 pregnancies (2019–2022) and finding 1.62% involved purchases, with patterns shifting during pregnancy. Public Health: A CDC-linked tick season trend shows tick-bite ER visits running higher than expected, as states scramble to track where ticks and tick-borne risks are spreading. Food Safety: Taylor Farms announced a 27-state recall of iceberg lettuce tied to cyclospora illness, including Arkansas, urging customers to discard affected products. Tech in Education: A New York district plans to deploy a humanoid robot in classrooms this fall as schools test practical ways to integrate AI support. Healthcare Innovation: A new blood test using p-tau217 could flag Alzheimer’s-related changes up to a decade early, with Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association leaders highlighting improved access for rural patients. STEM Workforce: UA Hope-Texarkana launched a 12-credit AI Certificate of Proficiency aimed at practical, responsible AI skills for students and working professionals. Local Safety: Divers using sonar resumed a Craighead County search for a missing juvenile after a Saturday pause.
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