strokes
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The difference appeared to be driven largely by fewer ischemic strokes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
One week after the strokes were induced, the researchers transplanted the neural stem cells directly into damaged regions of the brain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Rory McIlroy stayed in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
For decades, doctors barely understood why people suffered sudden heart attacks and strokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"Learn to make a plus sign so that both the vertical and horizontal strokes are the same thickness. That is your second lesson. You can practice as soon as you buy your materials."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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