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Written by Keith Hautala, UK HealthCare public relations
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
 Every year, about 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke—one every 45 seconds—but most of them don’t realize it at the time. Unfamiliar with the symptoms, many patients do not seek medical attention in the critical hours immediately following a stroke. This delay drastically increases the risk of death or lasting brain damage, and it may prevent patients from receiving one of the most aggressive drug treatments available.
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Written by John Wiggill, Staff Writer
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
 It’s 3 a.m. and the heartburn fairy is calling. Yeah, you had a great dinner and a few drinks (against your better judgment) and now you’re stumbling around in the dark house banging your knees and stubbing your toes in the quest to find your stash of antacids.
Sound Familiar?
According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 60 million Americans get heartburn at least once a month and about 1 in 10 people experience that “burning” sensation at least once a week.
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