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A Common Heart Drug Taken by Millions May Often Be Useless – or Even Risky

Health03 September 2025 ByDavid Nield (Clubfoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Millions of people worldwide take beta blockers to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, especially after a heart attack. But two new studies suggest that for many patients, these drugs may no longer be helpful – and in some cases, they could even be harmful. Beta blockers work to lower […]

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New use for old drug: study finds potential of heart drug for treating growth disorders

Researchers show that phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors can promote bone growth by stimulating C-type natriuretic peptide signaling Ritsumeikan University image: Researchers have found that phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitors can boost long bone growth. Conventionally used to treat heart disease, thrombosis, and asthma, PDE3 inhibitors can stimulate the C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) signaling in bone cells, activating

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