Man Dies of Brain Inflammation Caused by Deer Tick Virus
HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 13 May 2009 14:03 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- In what scientists say might be the first case of its kind, a new report details the story of a 62-year-old man in New York state who died last year of meningoencephalitis, apparently after being bitten by a deer tick infected with deer tick virus. |
Keeping mind, body active helps curb onset of Alzheimer's
The Malibu Times Wed, 13 May 2009 13:46 PM PDT
Utilizing what he calls a brain tune-up plan involving nutrition, exercise and creative activities, as well as engaging in acts of kindness and service, will help reduce the effects of Alzheimer's and other dementia, a visiting doctor says. However, start early, says director of the Alzheimer's Institute. |
Traumatic brain injury haunts children for years
News-Medical-Net Wed, 13 May 2009 13:29 PM PDT
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the single most common cause of death and disability in children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Now, according to a new study by UCLA researchers, the effects of a blow to the head, whether it's mild or a concussion, can linger for years. |
Burr pushes for help for veterans
The Wilson Times Wed, 13 May 2009 13:08 PM PDT
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr continues to work on behalf of veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Burr, R-N.C., has recently introduced two bills to improve benefits for veterans with TBIs and helping me ... |
Promising new targets for medications to treat cocaine addiction
News-Medical-Net Wed, 13 May 2009 12:44 PM PDT
Repeated use of addictive drugs such as cocaine causes long-lasting changes in parts of the brain involved in motivation and reward, among others, yet the precise mechanisms by which these changes are maintained are poorly understood. |
Early lack of results halts OHSU brain trauma study
The Oregonian Wed, 13 May 2009 12:21 PM PDT
PORTLAND -- A national traumatic brain injury study that involved Oregon Health & Science University has been stopped after early results showed no difference in methods of treatment. The study tested whether hypertonic saline -- water with a higher salt... |
Police reopen suspicious death case
Santa Barbara Daily Sound Wed, 13 May 2009 11:44 AM PDT
In the midst of what many believe is a spike in violence against the local homeless population, the Santa Barbara Police Department yesterday formally announced it has reopened the investigation into the Feb. 4 death of Ross Timothy Stiles, a homeless man who died of massive brain injuries. |
Cocaine-linked genes enhance behavioral effects of addiction
PhysOrg Wed, 13 May 2009 11:33 AM PDT
New research sheds light on how cocaine regulates gene expression in a crucial reward region of the brain to elicit long-lasting changes in behavior. The study, published by Cell Press in the May 14th issue of the journal Neuron, provides exciting insight into the molecular pathways regulated by cocaine and may lead to new strategies for battling drug addiction. |
Jonathan is now in the Ivy League
Tameside Advertiser Wed, 13 May 2009 11:13 AM PDT
A BRAIN box from Droylsden has scooped a scholarship to the world’s top university. |
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