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Elan dismisses virus link to drug Irish Examiner Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:07 PM PDT IRISH pharmaceutical firm Elan has dismissed new research from the Harvard Medical School claiming its multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, Tysabri, “awakens” a virus that causes brain disease and slows the bodies natural defences. Marina, area businesses rally to help young man stricken with brain tumor The Capital Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:07 PM PDT Andrew Wall was a familiar face around Mears Marina in Annapolis. His parents, Karen and Jim Wilder, ran the tiki bar and snack counter at the marina where Andrew worked last summer, and his brothers worked there as well. Photo Atlanticville Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:34 PM PDT In support of the Kortney Rose Foundation, all Monmouth Park jockeys in the fourth race on Aug. 30 wore pink caps. The Kortney Rose Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain tumors. Monmouth Park, Oceanport, hosted a two-mile fun run/walk and picnic to raise funds for the foundation. Hobart hospital cleared in death of 77yo Australian Broadcasting Corporation Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:25 PM PDT A Tasmanian coroner has found the Royal Hobart Hospital was right to discharge an elderly woman who later died from a brain haemorrhage. Eric Crawford: Jesse Bratcher's recovery feels like a miracle Louisville Courier-Journal Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:12 PM PDT Two weeks ago, high school football player Jesse Bratcher was still in a coma following brain surgery. Thirteen days ago the 17-year-old woke up and recognized everyone around him. Twelve days ago it was a small victory when he was able to drink water. Activities lined up to mark World Alzheimer’s Day The Star Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:59 PM PDT ABOUT 50,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in Malaysia. It is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that alters the brain, causing impaired memory, thinking, behaviour and functional activity. NASHVILLE SKYLINE: New Quiz Unveils Music's Secrets cmt.com Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:17 PM PDT Well, boys and girls, it's time to go back to school and back to work. To lively up those dormant, moribund, sodden brain cells of yours, here's a little quiz to stretch your synapses. Google away, if you feel the need. Answers are below. Area benefits and fundraisers Grand Forks Herald Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:15 PM PDT - Sharon Woinarowicz Benefit Fund: A fund has been set up to help cover medical expenses for Sharon Woinarowicz, who is being treated for a brain aneurysm in St. Paul. Register User Orangeville Banner Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:12 PM PDT Orangeville’s Wymant family is settling into a “new normal” following the death of five-year-old Katy. The local girl died in July, following a year-long battle with brain cancer overseas. Pedestrian hit by minivan, suffers brain damage Corpus Christi Caller-Times Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:59 PM PDT Posted September 10, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. CORPUS CHRISTI â€" A woman walking in a crosswalk suffered severe head injuries Thursday after being struck by a minivan, police said.

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