AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Research: A new Thorax study links higher vitamin A and D levels to better lung function in asthma, using Costa Rica’s GACRS child data and adult lung-function cohorts. Public Health: The CDC says a “large” cyclosporiasis outbreak in four Midwest states is tied to a likely common source, with trace-back work focused on multiple produce items including lettuce. Biodiversity & Climate: Costa Rica’s global warming is reshaping white-faced capuchin cooperation and competition, while a Costa Rican tree frog’s underwater courtship sound helped confirm a long-misidentified species. Tech & Society: Uber Costa Rica opens “red” taxi registration, aiming to blend app tech with traditional taxi service. AI in Operations: ESO launches an AI lockbox assistant for EMS billing that auto-analyzes and routes large insurer document files, keeping humans on exceptions. Sustainability & Oceans: Satellite tracking and shared fleet data are helping protect Latin America’s oceans via Global Fishing Watch’s “eyes at sea” approach. Health Longevity: A Lancet trial across 11 Latin American countries finds coach-led lifestyle programs improve cognition far more than self-guided efforts.
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