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Repurposing existing drugs that have already passed safety assessments makes so much sense I was surprised the expert quoted even had to say it. Is this not sta
by Kaibeezy 7y ago
Repurposing existing drugs that have already passed safety assessments makes so much sense I was surprised the expert quoted even had to say it. Is this not standard procedure for research in normal times, and priority in a health emergency?
- vikramkr 7y agoYes of course it's standard procedure (it's not like there are many other options - "invent some fundamental new science to cure it within the next couple months to years to stop the pandemic" is not super feasible- even if we did sort of pull it off once on HIV). the article seems to be written for laypersom audience where you wouldn't expect to take that for granted.