AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAsthma & Heart Risk: A Belgian study links overusing “rescue” inhalers (short-acting bronchodilators) in asthma/COPD to higher cardiovascular disease and death risk, urging more careful use. Norovirus at Belgian Camp: Around 175 students and supervisors fell ill at a Breda University camp in Poppel, with norovirus detected in stool samples and some patients treated for dehydration. Heatwave Mortality (Luxembourg): Luxembourg’s health ministry reports a modest rise in deaths during summer heatwaves, especially among people over 75, with many deaths in hospitals and care homes. Wildfire Pressure on Health: EU crisis chief Hadja Lahbib says this summer’s wildfires were the worst on record, with fires spreading north and threatening towns, stretching emergency resources. Medical Tech in Europe: GE HealthCare received CE mark for its photon-counting CT device, Photonova Spectra, paving the way for European rollout. Public Safety (Sint-Truiden): A truck crashed into a fairground ride on Luikerstraat, triggering a major emergency response and hospital transfers while authorities investigate. Religious Medical Training (Brussels): Brussels launches a certification and medical-safety training program for mohelim amid Belgium’s circumcision debate.
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