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Meaning of DDR

November 19, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION what's the meaning of DDR? ANSWER Within the context of malaria and health more generally, "DDR" often refers to "Drug Development Research," meaning investigation of new anti-malarial compounds, both for malaria prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment. However, in some health contexts (for example recreational drugs) it can also mean "Drug Demand Reduction," which is very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: DDR, drug demand reduction, drug discovery research, Malaria Treatment, prophylaxis

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