New stroke treatment could prevent and reduce brain damage

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 14:20 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for stroke patients. Created to target a specific enzyme known to affect important brain functions, the new compound is designed to stop the spread of brain bleeds and protect brain cells from further damage in the crucial hours after a stroke.

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