Repetitive strain injury
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about 20 000 patients from 500-600 hospitals in 40 countries worldwide and should be reporting its results in 1996. The pharmaceutical industry is investing large amounts of money in developing and testing several new compounds, which are now entering clinical trials in patients with acute stroke. These compounds have a common aim: to protect neurones from the damaging effects of ischaemia by inhibiting excitatory amino acid neurotransmitters such as glutamate, by reducing the influx of calcium, and by reducing concentrations of free radicals. Other neuroprotective agents such as magnesium also seem promising. In future, if they are proved to be safe and effective, some of the simpler treatments may be offered routinely to most patients with acute stroke. Treatments with a higher risk of complications may be offered only to a selected few. Whatever the results ofthe current trials ofmedical treatnent, one thing is certain: hospitals must act now to develop organised systems ofcare for patients with acute stroke. PETER SANDERCOCK Reader in clinical neurology Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU
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