side effect

They were looking for clues that could eventually reduce the need for pain medications that carry significant side effects.

It did so without causing major bleeding, a side effect of other blood thinning medications, Bayer said.

Importantly, the therapy did not spread widely throughout the body, helping reduce the likelihood of unwanted side effects.

These therapies can also be expensive and may trigger immune-related side effects, underscoring the need for safer, low-cost options that are easier for patients to access.

There can be side effects - such as redness, swelling and bruising but these tend to be temporary.