AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEpilepsy Research: Chinese scientists report a first human trial of a gene-based treatment that uses a drug-activated switch to suppress seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy, offering a possible alternative to removing brain tissue. Outbreak Response: A dengue outbreak at construction sites in Hainan has led to thousands of workers being quarantined. Medical AI: New AI tools for imaging, surgical planning and chronic-disease care are on display at the Shanghai import expo, with hospitals and companies exploring clinical use. Air Quality: China’s tighter air-pollution standards could prevent more than 200,000 deaths, according to a recent analysis. Drug Access: China approved its first golimumab biosimilar, adding a lower-cost option for patients with inflammatory diseases. Long-Term Care: New guidelines aim to improve how China’s long-term care insurance system pays for services.
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