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    664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?

    Freakonomics Radio · Feb 20, 2026 · 52 min
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    Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle.

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