664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?

664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?

Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle.

  • SOURCES:
    • Chris Snyder, professor of economics at Dartmouth College.
    • David Fajgenbaum, co-founder and president of Every Cure, physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Heather Stone, health science policy analyst at the Food & Drug Administration.
    • Sarrin Chethik, senior policy analyst at the Market Shaping Accelerator.


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