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New way to protect against heart damage explored (Reuters)

Source: Xtra News

Washington : DC : USA | about 1 year ago

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An enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol also works to limit damage during a heart attack, and an experimental drug can crank up this protective role, scientists said on Thursday. They expressed hope these findings in rat studies may lead to a drug that would protect people with chest pain that...

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News Source: Xtra News | about 1 year ago

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