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Hopes drug could be a breakthrough stroke treatment

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Australian researchers say they may have found a breakthrough stroke treatment, rolling out the drug in world-first clinical trials. Around 85% of strokes are described as ischemic, caused by a clot, blocking blood supply to the brain. If successful, it could lead to a significant improvement in outcomes for patients.
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