Aspirin
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A common over-the-counter medication primarily known as a pain reliever. It is also widely used for its blood-thinning effects to help offset heart attacks and has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence of colon cancer, particularly in individuals with a mutation in the mTOR pathway.
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I think of aspirin, for instance. Um, most people think of aspirin as a pain reliever.
"🎬 Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum
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Aspirin
pain relief
heart attack prevention
colon cancer
🤖 Why This Product Was Mentioned
"The speaker, Dr. David Fagenbomb, brought up Aspirin as an example of an existing drug with multiple uses beyond its primary perception as a pain reliever. He highlighted its benefits for offsetting heart attacks and reducing colon cancer risk, emphasizing how many drugs have unutilized potential."
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