Strypey<p>"... pioneering research is underway to repurpose low-cost, off-patent medications such as beta-blockers to treat cancer.</p><p>The [Gillies McIndoe Research Institute] executive director Dr Swee Tan said a phase I clinical trial showed the drugs extended the life expectancy for glioblastoma brain cancer by five-and-a half months with minimal side effects."</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/RachelThomas" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RachelThomas</span></a>, 2023</p><p><a href="https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/health/131673558/nick-white-hasnt-eaten-solid-food-for-a-year-and-is-still-running-marathons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">i.stuff.co.nz/national/health/</span><span class="invisible">131673558/nick-white-hasnt-eaten-solid-food-for-a-year-and-is-still-running-marathons</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/healthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>healthcare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/cancer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>cancer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/OffPatent" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OffPatent</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/GMRI" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GMRI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/GilliesMcIndoeResearchInstitute" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GilliesMcIndoeResearchInstitute</span></a></p>