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FDA Authorizes Updated COVID Boosters to Target Newest Variants

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980027?src=rss

Bill: Docs Spreading Misinformation Is 'Unprofessional Conduct'

If the state's governor signs the bill, the Medical Board of California will be empowered to take disciplinary action against doctors who spread disinformation or misinformation. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980018?src=rss

WHO Places Asia Director on Leave After Accusations of Bullying

A senior World Health Organization director has been placed on leave, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday, following staff accusations of bullying and other complaints. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979977?src=rss

Hungary Must Act to Get EU COVID-19 Funds, Says Czech Minister

Hungary must take action on changing its rule of law before it can receive any European Union recovery funds, the EU affairs chief of the Czech government, which holds the bloc's rotating presidency, said in an interview on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979976?src=rss

Delay in EoE Diagnoses Has Persisted for Decades

Although non-GI physicians were responsible for some of the diagnostic delay, patients themselves played a role as well, suggesting a need for greater public awareness of the condition and its symptoms. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980017?src=rss

Statins and Muscle Pain; Sleep Loss; and Paxlovid Success

The top 3 things you should know to start your day. 3 Things to Know Today source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979951?src=rss

Black Women With Metastatic TNBC Have Lower Median Survival

Race was associated with different treatment use in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979962?src=rss