AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKidney Care Breakthrough: A Taiwan-led JAMA Network Open study found that starting SGLT-2 inhibitors within 30 days after discharge for dialysis-requiring AKI in people with type 2 diabetes was linked to fewer future kidney events over 3.4 years. Flu Watch: Taiwan’s CDC reported flu-like illness visits jumped 16.5% week-on-week to 136,796, with 92 severe cases and 21 flu-related deaths; the outbreak is expected to peak around Mid-Autumn Festival. Public Health Alerts: CDC also confirmed seven new acute viral hepatitis C cases tied to a clinic in New Taipei City. Health Data for Safer Driving: Taiwan plans to let road authorities use health data to flag drivers with visual impairments, epilepsy, or moderate/severe dementia for re-qualification; about 47,000 drivers may be affected by end-2026. Hospital Oversight: Taichung Veterans General Hospital doctors received suspended sentences for allowing unqualified vendors to participate in neurological surgeries. Workforce & Skills: Taiwan will send 53 skilled professionals to WorldSkills Shanghai, including healthcare categories. Cancer Exercise: A review of 21 trials (8,400+ people) suggests structured physical activity during cancer treatment may help patients live longer and spend more time without disease.
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