The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its emergency use authorizations (EUAs) to include updated booster shots targeting the BA.4 and BA.5 COVID-19 subvariants.

A new paper published in Academic Radiology highlights some of the key clinical education lessons derived from the many disruptions to radiology rotations during the height of COVID. 

"We are filing these lawsuits to protect the innovative mRNA technology platform that we pioneered, invested billions of dollars in creating, and patented during the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic," says Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel.

The new analysis, published in Circulation, confirmed that vaccine-related myocarditis is incredibly rare.

Anthony S. Fauci, MD is leaving his healthcare leadership roles in December. The move allows him “to pursue the next chapter of my career," he stated August 22.

A large-scale Canadian study has confirmed again that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnancy, with lower rates of health events post vaccination. “The lower rate of significant health events amongst vaccinated pregnant people, compared with vaccinated non-pregnant individuals, is unexpected and requires more research,” senior author Julie Bettinger said in a statement.

A new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging focuses on a potential new side effect of COVID-19, highlighting the continued importance of monitoring these patients going forward. 

“For 75 years, CDC and public health have been preparing for Covid-19, and in our big moment, our performance did not reliably meet expectations,” said Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.