knowledge -WSS

knowledge

author：comprehensive 2025-09-04 04:43:11 - browse：6

Mitch McConnell, after the 81-year-old GOP leader froze at the microphones as he arrived for a news conference, at the Capitol in Washington. -- health coverage from STAT — J. Scott Applewhite/AP

The handling of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s abrupt medical issue this week is raising concerns among medical experts that the event sent a potentially dangerous public-health message — that when someone experiences an episode with symptoms like McConnell’s, they can simply return to work as though nothing had happened.

McConnell experienced the episode on Wednesday — freezing and remaining silent for about 20 seconds during a press conference, then showing signs of disorientation — and was led away by aides while cameras rolled.

Minutes later, the Kentucky senator, 81, returned to the press briefing and said, “I’m fine.” He didn’t answer specific questions about whether he was examined by a doctor. A McConnell aide later said the senator had felt light-headed.

Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!

GET STARTED Log In

Previous article： Walensky prepares to leave CDC — and Congress — behind
Next article： Antibiotic resistance and the global rise in human conflict

WSS

JPM: CVS says Medicare Advantage patients are impacting profits

GSK Flovent asthma inhalers replaced by authorized generics

Burning questions for the 2024 JPM Healthcare Conference

A new drug could help frostbite victims avoid its ravages

FDA warns medical device makers about rise in fabricated data

Insitro, AI biotech unicorn, brings cash, new research to JPM 2024

knowledge

knowledge

leisure time

Walensky prepares to leave CDC — and Congress — behind

Feng Zhang, Grail founder join forces on new gene editing startup

Sports medicine is finally prioritizing gender equality

The FDA must approve intranasal treatments for anaphylaxis

At least 13 dead in Texas as scorching temps continue

Morgan Health, with ambitious aims, wants you to know it’s still here

After affirmative action ruling, medical educators look to 'holistic review'

MD Anderson's Padmanee Sharma responds to research credit suit

After affirmative action ruling, medical educators look to 'holistic review'

GSK Flovent asthma inhalers replaced by authorized generics

knowledge

3 medical device trends to watch in 2024

Elevance, SCAN deals highlight health insurer acquisition scrutiny

Weight loss drugs aren’t covered by Obamacare. That may change

Federal weight loss drug coverage is 30 years out of date

A new drug could help frostbite victims avoid its ravages

Congress may force more Covid

focus

Wikipedia

focus

explore