Eric Topol

New Covid variant, XEC, spreading rapidly across the world. Know symptoms, precautions

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New Covid variant, XEC, spreading rapidly across the world. Know symptoms, precautions

A new variant of the Coronavirus, known as XEC, is spreading rapidly across the world, according to reports. The XEC strain is said to be a hybrid of the KS. 1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. It was initially detected in Germany in June but has since been found in 15 countries spanning three continents. Quoting experts … Read more

Dear Commissioner Hahn: Tell the Truth or Resign

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Dear Commissioner Hahn: Tell the Truth or Resign

Note: This special editorial was written by Eric Topol,  MD, editor-in-chief of Medscape, as an open letter to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD. It first appeared on Medscape, WebMD’s site for health care professionals.  I’m writing because I’m gravely concerned about your leadership of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The circumstances of your statements … Read more