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"Suspended animation" drug could buy time in medical emergencies
• https://newatlas.com, By Michael IrvingIn a medical emergency, quick treatment is critical. But a widely used drug could be repurposed to induce a hibernation-like state, to slow down organ damage and save lives by giving patients more time to reach a hospital.