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Lemonade for Khylee The Galt Herald Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:11 AM PDT Moved by a collection can for a little girl who is battling a brain tumor, Galt fourth grader, Sydney Billingsly, decided to include part of celebrating her birthday this year by helping in the fight. Local boy fights to regain his health after a brain tumor The Galt Herald Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:09 AM PDT Evan, who has to stay isolated most of the time, has an account that allows him to broadcast video through the Internet to his friends and family. He is seen here talking with his sister Emily. Time to give back to ‘Momma T’ Gulf Islands Driftwood Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:09 AM PDT A long-time former Salt Spring Islander and generous friend to many now needs the help of her favourite community after surviving a major brain injury. Scientists develop targeted cancer treatment using nanomaterials PhysOrg Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:52 AM PDT Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago's Brain Tumor Center have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material. Artificial brain a reality, say scientists Independent Online Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:35 AM PDT The realm of science fiction just got one step closer to reality with the announcement that scientists believe that within a decade they will create a functioning electronic brain, writes Michael Hanlon. Well-known brain, spine doctor group joining NorthShore Chicago Tribune Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:14 AM PDT A well-known group of specialist doctors for brain, spine and orthopedic surgeries will join suburban hospital operator NorthShore University Health System and shutter its hospital on Chicago's North Side, according to a deal announced this morning. Researchers Identify Key Factor That Stimulates Brain Cancer Cells To Spread redOrbit Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:12 AM PDT Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found that the activity of a protein in brain cells helps stimulate the spread of an aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Personality Plays Role in Surviving Peripheral Artery Disease redOrbit Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:11 AM PDT A preliminary study suggests that a negative, inhibited personality type (type D personality) appears to predict an increased risk of death among patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), according to a new report.Peripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque builds up in arteries that supply blood to areas other than the heart and brain -- such as the extremities.Patients with PAD also ... Ottawa-area jewelry sale goes wrong â€" VIDEO The North Bay Nugget Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:41 AM PDT ORLEANS, Ont. â€" An Ottawa woman remains in a medically induced coma -- and doctors want to keep her that way until swelling in her brain subsides. But police are anxious for Natalie Galipeau to wake up so they can question her about the person who caused her massive injuries.[...] Oshkosh man charged with killing girlfriend's baby NBC26 Green Bay Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:34 AM PDT APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - A 25-year-old Oshkosh man faces two felony charges after his girlfriend's young son died of traumatic brain injury. David L. Reimer was charged Tuesday with first-degree reckless homicide and child abuse.

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