Health studies cast doubt on clot retrieval stroke therapy
New trials presented at the American Heart Association conference show endovascular devices added to tPA do not improve outcomes for patients arriving in time for clot-busting treatment. In 434 patients, death or disability at three months were similar to those given tPA alone, with higher brain bleeding in device users. Dr. Patrick Lyden called the findings highly significant.
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Scientists' hypothetical placental ancestor stirs evolution debate
An international team in Science describes a vast data driven reconstruction of the hypothetical placental mammal ancestor. The model suggests this ancestor diversified after the dinosaurs and challenges current views on early mammal evolution. Maureen O'Leary of Stony Brook University notes it as a small insectivorous creature with a fleshy nose and long tail.
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Tunisia mourns Belaid as crisis deepens after funeral
Tens of thousands filled Tunis as leftist leader Chokri Belaid was buried, while clashes with police erupted near the cemetery. Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali offered a new cabinet proposal and vowed to resign if lawmakers rejected it, amid growing turmoil in post-revolution Tunisia.
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Lawmakers weigh plans for drone strike oversight court
Senators consider creating a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court like body to review lethal force against U S citizens overseas. The proposal follows Brennan confirmation hearings and splits experts on whether such a process aids oversight or hampers executive power.
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