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Tumour claims cancer specialist O'Brien ABC via Yahoo!7 News Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:11 PM PDT Renowned cancer specialist Professor Chris O'Brien died in Sydney overnight from a brain tumour. Study identifies key protein linked to brain damage in Huntington's CBC.ca Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:57 PM PDT The location of a faulty protein seems to explain the pattern of brain damage and symptoms of people with Huntington's disease, researchers say. Research investigates the treatment of traumatic brain and head injury News-Medical-Net Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:52 PM PDT The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is expanding the evidence base surrounding the treatment of traumatic brain and head injury (TBI) by commissioning four new research projects. If left untreated many patients with head injury will rapidly develop complications which may lead to death or permanent disability. More than 100,000 people in ... Tumour claims cancer specialist Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:43 PM PDT World-renowned cancer specialist Christopher O'Brien dies from a brain tumour. Medical University Of SC Receives $2 Million Gift WJBF-TV Augusta Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:36 PM PDT The Medical University of South Carolina is getting $2 million from the family of a Charleston philanthropist for brain tumor research. VA Moves Austin Brain Injury Lab To Waco KWTX-TV Waco Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:34 PM PDT The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving its Brain Injury and Recovery Laboratory from Austin to the campus of the Waco VA Hospital, a top VA official said Thursday. Brain games help seniors keep their minds fit The New Britain Herald Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:29 PM PDT NEW BRITAIN â€" The game is called “Odd Couples,” and Barbara Lorch watches the screen intently, trying to memorize the unusual word pairings so she can answer the questions which will follow the procession. She will have to pair the words together again, trying to remember which ones went with which. Dying Manson killer seeks parole; hearing put off Times & Transcript Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:09 PM PDT Susan Atkins was expected to succumb to brain cancer months ago, but the former Charles Manson follower imprisoned for killing actress Sharon Tate nearly four decades ago still clings to life. Scientists find cause of Huntington's The Mercury Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON â€" Scientists have solved a mystery surrounding a horrific illness: Why people with Huntington's disease harbor a faulty protein throughout their bodies but it destroys only certain brain cells. Army designates primary crisis intervention sources Fort Leavenworth Lamp Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:59 PM PDT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Soldiers, Army civilians and their families in need of crisis intervention now have two resources to call for assistance, as the Army has identified Military OneSource and the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury as primary phone and online services to support our Army community.

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