AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrug Trends in Finland: A new THL wastewater study finds cocaine use rising across almost all of Finland since 2012, with the highest levels in the Helsinki metropolitan area and the biggest recent changes spreading elsewhere; ecstasy appears to be falling while amphetamine stays fairly steady, and alpha-PVP remains concentrated in southern and western Finland. Work-Life & Health: Researchers are testing what a four-day week really changes, using a deep mix of brain scans, blood markers, sleep and weekly surveys to move beyond self-reported outcomes. MS Care in Focus: A Finnish-led study suggests simple walking tests and daily step counts track quality of life in people with intermittent multiple sclerosis, reinforcing the value of staying active. Maternal Health Breakthrough: University of Oulu researchers identify alpha-1 antitrypsin (SERPINA1 variant) as a potential target linked to shorter pregnancies and preterm birth risk. Pay Transparency Update: Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is rolling out a six-criteria job evaluation model to reduce “gut feeling” in pay setting and challenge assumptions about “men’s and women’s work.” Tech & Wearables: Oura, founded in Oulu, filed for a US IPO as revenue surged, with the company listing on Nasdaq under “OURA.” Conservation News: Two Amur leopard cubs were born at Helsinki’s Korkeasaari Zoo, with health checks and microchips already done.
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