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When Will The FDA Approve Paxlovid?

Scott Alexander critiques the FDA's slow approval process for Paxlovid, a promising COVID-19 treatment, despite its proven effectiveness.

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Nov 23, 2021 1,382 words 115 likes 461 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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Contra Drum On The Fish Oil Story

Scott Alexander defends his criticism of the FDA's approval process in the infant fish oil case, arguing that systemic issues cause harmful delays even when the FDA follows its mandate.

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Aug 8, 2021 3,628 words 118 likes 269 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read
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