Repurposed Drugs Restore Sight
Drug repurposing involves identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs. Examples include: Aspirin—Originally created as a pain killer, it was later found to be effective in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Thalidomide—Developed to treat morning sickness, it was later used as a treatment for multiple myeloma. Metformin—Initially an anti-diabetic drug, it was reworked as a […]
Research Advancements Offer Hope for LCA & Usher Syndrome Patients
Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA10) and Usher syndrome are both genetic diseases that lead to blindness. LCA10 is a retinal disease that leads to severe visual impairment or blindness in early childhood. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of both blindness and deafness, with type 2A (USH2A) being the most common type. This type […]