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Researchers distinguish two different types of blood stem cells
Working in mice, scientists find that red and white blood cells arise from different progenitors.
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Old drug may be first choice for childhood petit mal epilepsy
Three-way trial shows ethosuximide edging out two newer choices.
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Coffee not linked to heart arrhythmia
A large survey of insured people finds no extra hospitalizations in java swillers.
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Hormone may be heart-healthy insulin substitute
A study in mice finds leptin lowers blood sugar without raising cholesterol.
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Germs in tobacco are potential source of respiratory infections blamed on smoking
Tests find hundreds of bacterial species in major cigarette brands.
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Chip of tooth tells radiation dose
A two-milligram dot of tooth enamel serves as a radiation dosimeter.
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Carotid procedures test about equally
Study finds similar stroke risks after surgery or stents.
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U.S. women still have higher stroke incidence than men
Research suggests possible link to abdominal fat.
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Compound might facilitate stroke recovery
Animal study finds regrowth of brain cells with natural protein fragment.
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Coffee associated with lower stroke risk
Study finds java drinkers 71 percent as likely to have had stroke as nondrinkers.
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Cooling stroke patients from the inside out
A treatment that induces hypothermia proves safe in an early test.
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‘Ministrokes’ may cause more damage than thought
A common test given to patients after the passing attacks appears to miss some cognitive impairments.
