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Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Biotech executive Steven Quay, MD, PhD, who supported the COVID lab leak theory, is in line to take over Anthony Fauci, MD’s old job as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, according to two sources familiar with the decision. (Politico)
CDC Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The CDC linked six more states — Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina — to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak, bringing the tally to 15, according to an agency official. (New York Times)
Since May, the CDC has received reports of 10,468 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases, including 517 hospitalizations and two deaths.
Salmonella Investigation
Chipotle Mexican Grill pulled jalapeños from select restaurants as health officials investigated a potential link to a recent Salmonella outbreak. (AP)
Abortion Access Concerns
On a private White House Faith Office call, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told faith leaders that he plans to restrict abortion access nationwide, even in states with legal protections. (The Hill)
Health Policy Survey
Liberal Democrats now are a majority in their party, viewing universal healthcare, expanded abortion access, and higher taxes on the wealthy as essential, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. (Reuters via Yahoo!)
Cardiac Arrest in Detained Immigrant
A 41-year-old Salvadoran detainee at a New Jersey Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility died of cardiac arrest, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
New Nicotine Products
The FDA granted marketing authorization to four new flavored nicotine pouches through its premarket tobacco product application pathway.
In response, the American Heart Association said the FDA’s action threatens to sustain youth nicotine use.
Medicaid Oversight Guidance
The Trump administration released guidance urging states to boost oversight of Medicaid autism services, especially applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy.
Ebola Vaccine Trial
Moderna launched a phase 1 trial of an Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, the company announced.
Contrast Agent Recall
Liebel-Flarsheim recalled one lot of its ioversol (Optiray) imaging contrast agent for intra-arterial or intravenous use due to the presence of particulate matter, according to a notice on the FDA web site.
Fraud Charges Against Doctor
A Nevada wound-care doctor faces federal charges over an alleged $95 million fraud scheme involving skin substitutes. (New York Times)
Pesticides and ALS Risk
People exposed to workplace pesticides had a 60% higher risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than those not exposed, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed. (Occupational & Environmental Medicine)
Childhood Obesity and Reproductive Health
Women with an overweight or obesity trajectory in childhood were less likely to have children than women with an average body mass index trajectory, a study of nearly 61,000 Danish women suggested. (JAMA Network Open)
Healthcare Payment Disputes
Congress adopted Major League Baseball’s arbitration method to end surprise medical bills, but using it to resolve healthcare pay disputes has produced wildly different results. (New York Times)
Top Academic Medical Centers
The Lown Institute published its list of the top academic medical centers in the nation.
Impact of ACA Subsidy Expiration
Six months after enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired, for-profit hospitals are seeing a rise in uninsured patients that is straining their finances. (Healthcare Dive)
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/122491
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