Placebo-controlled trials should be required before approving new medicines

Debate continues over whether placebo-controlled trials be required before approving ne....

Drug Policy, Pricing & Approval

Drug pricing and affordability, FDA drug approvals, clinical trial design, drug shortages, insurer coverage, pharmaceutical regulation, and medication access.

95 claims·194 news stories

Biomedical research

Scientific investigation into biological and medical processes to advance understanding of disease, develop treatments, and improve human health outcomes.

50 claims·36 news stories

Bioethics

Ethical issues in medicine and biomedical research: gene editing, reproductive technology, end-of-life care, organ markets, performance enhancement, and dual-use research.

5 debates·72 claims·2 news stories

Drug safety

Monitoring and prevention of adverse effects from medications.

46 claims·20 news stories

Research Ethics & Conflicts

Whistleblowing, proximity to power, government cover-ups, research funding conflicts, and race-corrected medical algorithms.

2 debates·38 claims

Medications

Substances used for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease.

1 debate·26 claims