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275: A thorny ALS debate at the FDA, and the promise of artificial wombs

Sep 21, 2023
The podcast explores the promise of artificial wombs and the ethical challenges of developing them. They also discuss the controversial case of a potential ALS medicine and the upcoming FDA meeting. Additionally, they delve into the financial constraints on launching confirmatory studies and the progress in developing artificial wombs for premature babies.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Controversy Surrounding NERONE's Treatment for ALS
02:17 • 4min
3
FDA's Stance on ALS Treatments and the Debated Public Hearing
06:33 • 6min
4
Financial Position and Launching a Confirmatory Study
12:23 • 7min
5
Development of Artificial Wombs
19:10 • 14min