AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat & athlete safety: U.S. Soccer’s chief medical officer Dr. Bert Mandelbaum defended FIFA’s mandatory cooling breaks after the USMNT’s 4-1 loss to Belgium, saying extreme heat can drive dehydration and heat exhaustion. Neurotech launch: Longeviti Neuro Solutions unveiled ClearFit AI™, a brain ultrasound interface aimed at enabling bedside imaging and reducing reliance on CT/MRI transport. Infectious animal health: A UF expert explained the “New World Screwworm” threat after it appeared in southern Texas, noting sterile insect techniques used to contain past outbreaks. Sports medicine & access: The World Cup’s cooling-break debate is back in focus as fans question why pauses are needed even in climate-controlled venues. Racism fallout in Paraguay-France: FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel condemned racist abuse aimed at Kylian Mbappé after Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla’s remarks, with Amarilla now demanding an apology and threatening legal action. Paraguay science push: Paraguay’s IV International Science Festival drew a record 1,669 participants across Asunción, Coronel Oviedo, and Caaguazú.
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