AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth & Research: A study presented at EASD in Milan reports Mauritius has reversed its type 2 diabetes epidemic using WHO-standard 2-hour oral glucose tolerance testing, offering a model for other countries. Metabolic Drug Development: Trevogrumab (myostatin inhibition) cut semaglutide-induced lean mass loss by about half in a phase 2 trial, aiming to protect muscle during rapid weight loss. Energy & Industry Diplomacy: Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor, setting up technical support via UNIDO and pushing Euro-Mediterranean integration. AI & Power Use: New research warns AI data centers run by major firms could reach around 1% of global electricity demand by 2030, raising grid strain concerns. Public Works: Florence completed major Arno flood defenses—4.5 km of riverbank measures—funded with about €15m under Italy’s PNRR. Cybersecurity: UK police reportedly paused use of Oxygen Forensics tools after claims the software was secretly linked to Russia. Business & Food: American Express and the IDA Foundation expanded their small-restaurant grants to Italy for the first time, with applications open through Nov. 16.
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