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Science News for February 11, 2001


Scientists identify a cause of fainting syndrome that affects young women

Neuropathic Postural Tachycardial Syndrome (NPTS) affects approximately 500,000 people in the U.S., primarily women between 20 and 45. Researchers Dr. Giris Jacob and Dr. David Robertson found that NPTS can be caused by genetic mutations or disease after surgery, pregnancy, or inflammatory illness.

SourceAmerican Society for Technion - Israel Institute of Technology·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateFeb 11, 2001