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Cardiac Arrest Response
Paramedics on June 14 responded to a “cardiac arrest” for an unconscious person at the home of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the day McConnell was hospitalized for an unknown reason. (NBC News)
Ebola Outbreak Statistics
A total of 401 Ebola deaths have been confirmed in Congo and Uganda’s outbreaks, according to the CDC.
Pandemic Office Leadership
Amid various infectious disease threats, former top FDA official Sara Brenner, MD, MPH, is now leading the White House’s pandemic office. (Bloomberg via MSN)
CDC Data on U.S. Death Rates
Provisional CDC data showed the U.S. death rate fell 4.6% in 2025 from the year prior, though flu and pneumonia deaths increased 17%.
Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation
Meanwhile, the agency is racing to find the source of a 17-state cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to “explosive” diarrhea. (The Hill)
Medicare Enforcement Updates
CMS proposed stronger enforcement capabilities to remove “problematic” home health providers in Medicare.
Health Insurance Losses in New York
Nearly half a million New Yorkers lost their health insurance on July 1 due to cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (The Guardian)
IVF Support Controversy
Ken Paxton, the attorney general in Texas who’s running for a Senate seat, is walking back his support for in-vitro fertilization. (HuffPost)
Termination of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
The Trump administration terminated millions in teen pregnancy prevention grants. (The Hill)
Nuclear Regulation Changes
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning to drop 50-year-old guidance that aims to limit radiation exposure for workers at nuclear power plants. (Bloomberg via MSN)
Cannibalism Health Risks
In a reminder of ancient health hazards, researchers published new findings on why cannibalism is inherently toxic to human health. (PNAS)
Drug Pricing Legal Developments
A federal judge blocked Colorado from capping the price of the arthritis drug etanercept (Enbrel). (Reuters via AOL)
Pharmaceutical Trade Deals
The pharmaceutical trade deal with the U.S. could force the United Kingdom’s health service to divert billions to drug companies, potentially costing hundreds of thousands of lives, a study in The BMJ projected.
Mental Health Restraints Study
A Danish study found that mechanical restraint in psychiatric inpatients was associated with a small, short-term increased risk for blood clots. (The BMJ)
Youth Mental Health Initiative Challenges
Five years after its launch, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s youth mental health initiative faces major administrative delays. (KFF Health News)
Drowning Prevention Program Expansion
In an effort to combat high drowning rates, Florida is expanding a program that helps provide subsidized swimming lessons to autistic children. (NPR)
Kratom-derived Opioid Classification
The Drug Enforcement Administration said it plans to classify the kratom-derived opioid 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I substance, putting it on the same level as heroin.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Monitoring
From July 2022 to September 2025, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline took in more than 19 million calls, texts, and chats, a Government Accountability Office report found.
Hot Dog Health Analysis
Nutrition experts break down what’s really in a hot dog. (The Guardian)
Kidney Stones and Climate Change
Rising global temperatures have been linked with an uptick in kidney stones. (Washington Post)
Chronic Pain Reflections
TV icon Kathie Lee Gifford said debilitating chronic pain left her wanting “to die a few times.” (People)
Obituary of Village People Co-founder
Victor Willis, the co-founder of the Village People who performed as a policeman or naval officer, died at age 74 after a brief aggressive illness. (USA Today)
Protest by Haitian Medical Students
A protest by Haitian medical students demanding the reopening of the main public hospital turned violent. (AP)
World Cup Celebrations Incident
Four people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s World Cup victory over Ecuador. (AP)
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/122024
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