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August 29, 2005

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-	Aftermath of Miscarriage: Drug Offers Alternative to Surgical Treatment Misoprostol, a drug first used to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in people taking certain types of painkillers can also be used in place of surgical vacuum aspiration.
-	The brain chemical for cravings? Orexin, a brain chemical involved in feeding behavior, arousal, and sleep, may also plays a role in reward function and drug-seeking behavior.