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The UK medicines watchdog is to review the safety of a clot-busting drug often used to treat strokes

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency believes the benefits of alterplase outweigh the risks.  But it is revisiting the evidence. Some experts say previous assessments may have been flawed. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges welcomed the investigation, saying…

Read MoreThe UK medicines watchdog is to review the safety of a clot-busting drug often used to treat strokes