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RENEE MONTAGNE
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10-04-2004
Analysis: New drug may be effective in treating radiation sickness

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Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon

RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

New research shows that a dietary supplement sometimes taken by athletes may be effective in treating radiation sickness. The drug company studying the compound will present the findings today at a scientific conference in Georgia. Radiation experts say this drug and others being developed could greatly reduce the number of casualties in the event of a nuclear attack. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.

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