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or where they had some state money, but actually the truth is that the big thrust forward has been made as a result of federal money. Federal money is the thing that made the difference.

It's hard to get publicity for this kind of thing unless it's fresh news. I can do a summary of what major drugs have been developed in the last fifteen years and Just attach it.

Q:

I think that would be very useful, really. How long has this particular drug been under research in this country?

Mrs. Lasker:

Atramid? Well, it's been in the drug trial about a year, maybe a -- oh, it's been about a year.

Q:

You said in connection with it that the Senate appropriation for additional --

Mrs. Lasker:

-- for primary prevention trial was --

Q:

-- you said half of it was intended to be used with women.

Mrs. Lasker:

yes. currently there's no trial with women either here or abroad.

Q:

Is there a difference in how this disease --?





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