Are Digital Pills The Future of Medicine?

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Heard On The Morning Show
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Earlier this week,The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug that is the first of its kind; pill tablets with sensors in them. The pill intended to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression in adults also records whether the medication was taken. Our guests explores the ethical concerns with the digital pill and whether this is the future of medicine.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Nyajai Ellison Producer
  • Arthur Caplan Guest
  • Peter Kramer Guest