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Science News for February 8, 1997


New "Protective" Drug Reduces Disability From Strokes Caused By Blood Clots

Researchers develop a new family of drugs called neuroprotectants designed to minimize disabling damage to brain tissue after an ischemic stroke. A test of one such drug, lubeluzole, showed greater recovery in patients' ability to function and significantly less disability compared to those receiving a placebo.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateFeb 8, 1997

TPA In Stroke Pays For Itself In Health-Care Savings

A new study found that TPA significantly improves functional outcomes in stroke patients, reducing hospitalization costs by $2 million and nursing home care costs by $4.8 million. The study suggests that using TPA results in a net cost savings of almost $5 million to the healthcare system for every 1,000 ischemic stroke patients treated.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateFeb 8, 1997