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Rapamycin for Longevity?
Manage episode 408709500 series 2931422
The anti-rejection drug rapamycin has been shown in mice and other mammals to reverse cellular damage caused by aging to extend healthy life by up to 20%. This has caused massive off-label prescribing and use of rapamycin in humans as an anti-aging drug.
The GameChanger
What do you tell patients about the evidence-based use of rapamycin for anti-aging?
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/15/rapamycin-longevity-drug/
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00258-1/fulltext
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CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the mechanism of action of rapamycin and how it may reverse normal aging.
2. Discuss the current state of evidence of rapamycin for this indication and its safety concerns.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-129-H01-P
Initial release date: 03/25/2024
Expiration date: 03/25/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
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Manage episode 408709500 series 2931422
The anti-rejection drug rapamycin has been shown in mice and other mammals to reverse cellular damage caused by aging to extend healthy life by up to 20%. This has caused massive off-label prescribing and use of rapamycin in humans as an anti-aging drug.
The GameChanger
What do you tell patients about the evidence-based use of rapamycin for anti-aging?
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/15/rapamycin-longevity-drug/
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00258-1/fulltext
Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!
Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)
CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the mechanism of action of rapamycin and how it may reverse normal aging.
2. Discuss the current state of evidence of rapamycin for this indication and its safety concerns.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-129-H01-P
Initial release date: 03/25/2024
Expiration date: 03/25/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
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