Interesting point, Repurposing drugs-like sildenafil (from angina to erectile dysfunction) or thalidomide (now used in cancer) shows how old medicines can find powerful new uses. It’s faster, safer, and cheaper since their safety is already known, and AI is now speeding up the process for rare diseases.
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