"Suspended animation" drug could buy time in medical emergencies
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In a medical emergency, quick treatment is critical. But a widely used drug could be repurposed to induce a hibernation-like state, to slow down organ damage and save lives by giving patients more time to reach a hospital.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-08-26 14:08:33+00:00.

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