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AI-guided screening identifies nine drugs that may slow childhood dementia
An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA-approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for faster treatment options.
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An Australian research collaboration screened existing TGA‑approved medicines using patient‑derived brain cells, advanced imaging and artificial intelligence. The study, published in Nature Communications, identified nine drugs that improved brain cell health and could potentially slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia.
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