AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDental Safety: Health authorities in Orléans have urged nearly 500 patients to get HIV and hepatitis tests after finding serious sterilisation failures at a dental clinic. Infant Nutrition: A study of 97 baby foods sold in France measured 28 elements and flagged possible aluminium and nickel exposure in some feeding scenarios, though products met European limits. Cancer Care: A French-led trial found that adding irinotecan to standard chemotherapy did not improve three-year disease-free survival for patients with high-risk stage III colon cancer. Sjögren’s Treatment: A placebo-controlled trial presented in Paris found IVIG eased painful sensory neuropathy and reduced disability, offering new evidence for a treatment previously supported mainly by smaller studies. Health Services: Healthcare staff are among those called to join France’s November 5 strike over wages and public services, raising the prospect of disruption to care.
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