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Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Many Adults Unaware of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Additionally, survey shows many U.S. adults suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms without seeking care
Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Nearly 900,000 U.S. Children Under 12 Have Gotten Their First COVID-19 Shot
But some experts say that demand could begin to recede in only a matter of weeks
Oklahoma Supreme Court Overturns $465 Million J&J Opioid Ruling
It is not clear how the decision will affect similar cases nationwide, since most public nuisance laws are state-specific
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Booster Shots for All U.S. Adults
With its application, the company included early results of a study that involved 10,000 people
Biden Administration Presses Schools to Provide COVID-19 Shots to Children
White House also teaming up with AAP to have local physicians provide schools with science-based info about the vaccines
Pfizer Set to Ask FDA to Approve Booster for Those 18 and Older
Approval would fulfill the Biden administration's plan to provide boosters for all adults and could increase booster rates at a critical point in the pandemic
Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
Only health care providers and facilities that provide the checklist of risks will be allowed to sell and distribute breast implants
Nearly 59,000 Meatpacking Workers Caught COVID-19
And 269 workers died as the pandemic raged through the industry last year
