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The Importance of Independent Advisory Panels in Drug Approval
1:08:09 - 1:18:47 (10:37)
The FDA's drug approvals are based on independent advisory panels who review research data and make recommendations, which is a good process to ensure safety and efficacy. Without this process, drug companies could potentially sell harmful products to individuals in a free-for-all manner.
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The FDA relies on independent advisory panels, made up of doctors and scientists without economic interest, to assess research data and make recommendations on approvals.
1:08:09 - 1:11:16 (03:06)
Summary
The FDA relies on independent advisory panels, made up of doctors and scientists without economic interest, to assess research data and make recommendations on approvals. The recent example of the Pfizer booster shot and general use of aspirin as a heart attack deterrent illustrate the importance of this process.
ChapterThe Importance of Independent Advisory Panels in Drug Approval
EpisodeE51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Pfizer vaccine may not be perfectly effective for everyone, and the long-term effects on children under 5 are uncertain.
1:11:16 - 1:15:01 (03:45)
Summary
The Pfizer vaccine may not be perfectly effective for everyone, and the long-term effects on children under 5 are uncertain. Parents may have valid concerns about vaccinating their young children.
ChapterThe Importance of Independent Advisory Panels in Drug Approval
EpisodeE51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This podcast covers the potential risks of allowing individuals to make their own choices regarding drug regulation, as well as the controversy surrounding the FDA commissioner's refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
1:15:01 - 1:18:47 (03:45)
Summary
This podcast covers the potential risks of allowing individuals to make their own choices regarding drug regulation, as well as the controversy surrounding the FDA commissioner's refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.