Medicamentos para Alzheimer ajudam a recuperar... dentes podres?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/damaged-teeth-regrow-alzheimers-drug-naturally-dentist-kings-college-london-a7517366.html




http://home.bt.com/news/science-news/could-this-be-the-end-of-dreaded-fillings-scientists-may-have-found-a-way-to-regrow-damaged-teeth-11364135159606
Citando:
"(...) [The] lead author of the study, said: “The simplicity of our approach makes it ideal as a clinical dental product for the natural treatment of large cavities, by providing both pulp protection and restoring dentine.
“In addition, using a drug that has already been tested in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease provides a real opportunity to get this dental treatment quickly into clinics.”
If a tooth is damaged or infected and the inner pulp is exposed, a band of dentine – the hard material that makes up most of the tooth – will attempt to seal off the pulp to prevent further infection.
The process involves stimulating stem cells – but it is insufficient to effectively repair large cavities. (...)"

Medicamentos para diabetes relevantes para Alzheimer? (reutilização)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-3652788/Scientists-diabetes-treatment-drugs-impact-Alzheimers-disease.html


Citando:
"Drugs used to treat diabetes may also be effective against Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
Scientists have found that the two conditions are strongly linked, raising the possibility of shared drug responses.
Medicines currently used to control glucose levels in diabetes may also alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer's, the team claims."

Ai as estatinas II !

Mais um caso de reutilização?
As polémicas estatinas estão a ser alvo de mais ensaios clínicos:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/12140780/Statins-could-reverse-most-common-form-of-blindness.html

A tensão normal e a medicação

A tensão normal e a medicação:
http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/677185-treat-normal-blood-pressure-to-save-lives.html
PS: Não consigo ler uma notícia destas sem pensar em "reutilização" e o que pode estar por detrás de uma recomendação destas (em detrimento de recomendações possivelmente alternativas e não baseadas em medicação).

Medicamento ajuda na recuperação?

Mais um caso de (conveniente) "reutilização"?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/12058459/Cheap-NHS-sleeping-pill-could-help-stroke-victims-recover-more-quickly.html
Citando:
"Zolpidem could help repair the damaged connections in the brain caused by a stroke
A cheap sleeping pill already available on NHS could help stroke victims recover within days rather than months, a study by Stanford University suggests."

Nova forma de fazer crescer o cabelo

Aparentemente combinando duas drogas já aprovadas para uso e para um tipo de alopecia em especial:
http://www.sabado.pt/ciencia___saude/detalhe/cientistas_descobrem_nova_forma_de_fazer_crescer_o_cabelo.html