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Zounds! It's Zulresso and Zuranolone!
Scott Alexander examines Zulresso and Zuranolone, two neurosteroid drugs for postpartum depression, discussing their efficacy, challenges, and potential future applications.
24 min read 3,655 words
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Addendum To Luvox Post
Scott provides updates on efforts to get FDA approval for fluvoxamine as a COVID-19 treatment and reports on the early approval of Paxlovid.
3 min read 396 words
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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.
9 min read 1,382 words
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What Do Treatments For Accelerated Aging Tell Us About Normal Aging?
Scott Alexander examines the treatment for progeria and its potential implications for understanding and treating normal aging processes.
7 min read 939 words
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Ketamine: Now By Prescription
Scott Alexander critiques the FDA approval of esketamine for depression, discussing issues with drug development, efficacy, cost, and administration requirements.
14 min read 2,023 words