Doctors are reluctant to talk about medical miracles, but this story must surely come close.
Researchers in Newcastle had a hunch about using a new drug for acute stroke, but were astounded when patients started doing what they call a “Lazarus”… rising from their beds, just hours after treatment.
The finding now features in the world’s most prestigious medical journal, as researchers push to take their work global.
Find below the story from Natasha Beyersdorf as well an extended interview with stroke survivor Crystal Fitzgibbon who says the treatment was ‘life-restoring’.
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AS A STROKE SURVIVOR I AMWILLING TO HELPIN ANY TRIAL THAT MAY HELP ME