AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVaccine Industry Shake-Up (Germany): GSK will close its Dresden flu vaccine production site after 115 years, ending by mid-2028 and putting nearly 650 jobs at risk, citing declining demand and overcapacity. New Vision Genetics (Germany-linked research): An international team identified EFEMP1-associated late-onset retinal degeneration, a gene-linked condition affecting peripheral and night vision, published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Rehab Tech (Germany): RWTH Aachen’s PhysioTaix project is developing a washable “smart jacket” with integrated sensors and AI feedback to support physiotherapy and track rehabilitation progress. Public Health & Prevention (Global, with German relevance): A German-linked discussion urges physicians to help families curb smartphone overuse in young children, citing links to depression, obesity and sleep problems. Healthcare Policy Watch (EU): German analyst Claudia Wädlich calls on the European Commission to step up over Sudan chemical weapons allegations, including potential financial measures. Workplace Safety (Germany): A woman on a German long-distance train allegedly refused to leave and bit a police officer; the officer received minor treatment and resumed duty. Animal Health (Germany): Rabies risk is highlighted after bat rabies was detected in a German county, with the risk to humans described as low.
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