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theconversation.comscience14 days ago
Drug Combination Cooled Body Temperature After Stroke in Animals and Humans but Showed No Reduction in Brain Damage
Promethazine and chlorpromazine cooled core body temperature in mice and rhesus monkeys after induced strokes and reduced resulting brain damage. A 32-person human trial showed a 0.3 °C drop but no measurable benefit on damage, leading to a planned follow-up with faster dosing.
gizmodo.comscience21 days ago
Chlorpromazine-Promethazine Combination Tested for Safety in Inducing Hypothermia
Researchers used the two drugs to lower metabolism and body temperature in large animals. The combination proved safe in a phase one clinical trial. @ScienceMagazine reported the results.
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The Independentscience68 days ago
Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Lacunar Strokes Affecting 35000 Britons Annually
A study from the University of Edinburgh suggests lacunar strokes may result from widening of arteries deep in the brain rather than narrowing or blockages. The research followed 229 patients over one year and found those with widened arteries were four times more likely to exper…
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Family Member Reports TV Presenter Doing OK After Stroke
A family member of a 66-year-old TV presenter stated that the individual is doing okay following a stroke. The presenter is recovering in a hospital. The family indicated they are taking recovery one step at a time.
Oliksiy Yakovlyev / Wikimedia (CC0)world93 days ago
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes Hospitalized for Stroke Recovery
Eamonn Holmes, a 66-year-old broadcaster with GB News, is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke. His employer stated that he is responding well to treatment. The announcement provides details on his condition without further medical specifics.