In the world of medicine, where we spend a fortune looking for new and better ways to tackle diseases, could it be there’s a cool trick up our sleeves? It turns out that many researchers are taking everyday drugs you’ve probably heard of, like aspirin and some worming medicines, and finding new ways they can help fight cancer. And the results are fascinating.
Today we’re exploring this idea with particular regard to aspirin and anti-worming medicines such as fenbendazole (or its close relative, mebendazole) as they relate to cancer.
Drug Repurposing: Old Drugs With a New Purpose
Repurposing drugs, also referred to as drug repositioning or reprofiling, involves using medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for one medical condition to examine their potential in treating another medical condition. This approach has become popular as it offers several advantages, such as reduced development costs and faster time to clinical use.
James Templeton
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James Templeton founded Uni Key Health Systems in 1992 and now the Templeton Wellness Foundation as a way of giving back and helping others achieve the health and wellness they are seeking.
