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Therapeutic resistance is a phenomenon where patients develop reduced or complete lack of response to a treatment that initially showed positive results. This can occur in various medical fields, such as cancer treatment, antibiotic therapy, and psychiatric medication. Therapeutic resistance can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic mutations, changes in the tumor microenvironment, and patient non-compliance to treatment regimens. Researchers study therapeutic resistance to develop strategies to overcome it and improve treatment outcomes for patients.