Spine Training in Nicaragua Links to U.S. Care: CGBio and CGMedtech hosted a 2026 Spine Endoscopy Masterclass at the FIVE Labs Cadaver Lab in San Diego (Aug. 15), bringing 32 spine professionals from the Americas—including 1 participant from Nicaragua—into hands-on training led by experts from South Korea and the U.S. Dengue Alert in Florida: Florida health officials confirmed a locally acquired dengue case in Orange County and are expanding mosquito surveillance and prevention; more than 40 local cases have been reported statewide in 2026, with travel-linked cases also rising. Stroke Education Uses Art Inspired by Nicaragua: A Syracuse simulation center is using a creative, mannequin-based stroke training approach to teach warning signs and next steps—reportedly inspired by CIA-era “Freedom Fighters” propaganda created for Nicaraguans. Pain and Stress Therapy Spotlight: A newly opened clinic in Ireland, led by a Nicaraguan-trained doctor, promotes neuro-physical acupuncture aimed at treating stress and trauma as roots of persistent conditions. Functional Mushrooms: Hype vs. Proof: A health explainer reviews popular “functional mushroom” claims (focus, gut health, sleep, stress) and notes that strong human proof is still limited. Immigration Health Risks in Detention: A report describes alleged mistreatment of a transgender Nicaraguan migrant in U.S. ICE detention, including isolation and psychological harm, raising concerns about medical and human impacts of detention practices.