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Stem cell research changing stroke victims' lives

Ambulances are seen outside the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Thursday, September 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Ambulances seen outside the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Thursday, September 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) Source: AAP

An Australian-developed therapy could hold the key to saving the lives of patients in the crucial minutes after they've suffered a stroke - the second leading cause of death globally. The simple treatment involves the injection of placenta stem cells and is showing promising results during trials in Melbourne.



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