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Drug-induced cooling may reduce stroke brain damage
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used promethazine and chlorpromazine to lower core body temperature after induced stroke.
- Animal studies in mice and rhesus monkeys showed reduced brain damage and better limb use in treated monkeys.
- A small human trial has already begun, with a follow-up clinical study planned.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com