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Political pressure casts doubt on FDA’s independence

Political pressure casts doubt on FDA’s independence

FromApple News Today


Political pressure casts doubt on FDA’s independence

FromApple News Today

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Washington Post gives an inside look into how the White House pressured the FDA to rush the approval of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19, as well as overstate its efficacy.
After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the Wall Street Journal has a helpful Q&A about colorectal cancer. And Time says the pandemic has caused delays to preventative screenings that could help diagnose early-stage cancers.
ESPN has the details of the NBA and its players union’s plan to support social justice and advance civic engagement. And Slate has a piece about how WNBA players have been protesting against inequality and racial injustice for years.
Released:
Aug 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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