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Epilepsy drug may reverse osteoarthritis damage
Original: FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage
A drug already approved by the FDA to treat epilepsy may help reverse damage caused by osteoarthritis, according to research reported by ScienceDaily. The finding suggests an existing medication could be repurposed for a common joint disease that currently has few options beyond pain management, offering hope for cartilage repair. The story is drawing attention for its potential to speed new arthritis treatments.
Why now: Repurposing an already-approved drug for a widespread, hard-to-treat condition is promising news for millions of osteoarthritis sufferers.
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