existing therapy
[/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈθɛrəpi/]
noun phrasepl: existing therapies
terapia existente
1. A medical or psychological treatment that is already in use or currently available in clinical practice
The new drug showed better results than the existing therapy for treating depression.
O novo medicamento mostrou resultados melhores do que a terapia existente para tratar depressão.
2. An established or proven treatment method that has been implemented prior to a new alternative
Chemotherapy remains the existing therapy for most cancer patients.
A quimioterapia permanece como a terapia existente para a maioria dos pacientes com câncer.
3. Standard of care treatment currently available to patients
Insulin therapy is the existing therapy for type 1 diabetes management.
A terapia com insulina é a terapia existente para o manejo do diabetes tipo 1.
This is technical medical terminology commonly used in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and healthcare discussions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian medical practice, the term is frequently used in clinical trials and medical literature when comparing new treatments to established ones. It reflects the medical standard of care framework in both Portuguese and English-speaking medical communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compared to existing therapy
beyond existing therapy
improve upon existing therapy
superior to existing therapy
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