Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities fast-track drug reuse to cut treatment delays

Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Experts said there are ‘commonalities’ between the diseases which mean some drugs may work for both.

Alzheimers and Parkinsons charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs - Banbury FM

Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s in a new collaboration which aims to discover novel treatments at pace. Experts say that by repurposing drugs, they can “increase the shots on target” at tackling the diseases. This method of drug development could also reduce the time patients are left waiting for new treatments by up to 10 years,…

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs - Rother Radio

Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s in a new collaboration which aims to discover novel treatments at pace. Experts say that by repurposing drugs, they can “increase the shots on target” at tackling the diseases. This method of drug development could also reduce the time patients are left waiting for new treatments by up to 10 years,…

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