Brain tumors in childhood leave a lasting mark on cognition, life status
EurekAlert! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:33 PM PST
( American Psychological Association ) Brain tumors in childhood cast a long shadow on survivors. The first study of the lasting impact of these tumors -- the most common solid malignancies in childhood -- shows that survivors have ongoing cognitive problems. They also have lower levels of education, employment and income than their siblings and survivors of other types of cancer, according to a ... |
Events - Brain Tumor Walk | Fort Worth Weekly - News, Events, Restaurants, Music
Fort Worth Weekly Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:10 PM PST
Fourth annual walk to raise funds for National Brain Tumor Society. 9am Sat. Spectator admission free, registration $25-35. 866-455-3214. Well, that calm after the hyphen storm didn't last long. Here's Chow, Baby's latest wild-eyed rant: In case you didn't know it, Angus is just a breed of cow . |
Charleston to host conference on brain injuries
The Charleston Gazette Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:50 PM PST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mike Davis has seen straight-A students suffer brain injuries. When they return to school, they look like theyre back to normal -- but they struggle to earn Cs."Many times, children and parents think recoverys complete when, in fa... |
Muskogee woman: Brain condition more common than people know
Muskogee Phoenix Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:41 PM PST
Michelle Farris said she suffered for three years and went through seven doctors before discovering she had a brain condition. Farris, coordinator of the conference center and adjunct instructor at Northeastern State University’s Muskogee campus, said the condition is called Chiari malformation. |
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