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Deadly brain tumour's strength may be a weakness as well New Kerala Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:56 AM PDT Washington, Aug 15 : A team of scientists has discovered that the deadliness of a brain tumour could be its weakness as well. Childhood brain tumour survivors may face health challenges with age New Kerala Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:53 AM PDT Washington, Aug 15 : A recent study revealed that children who survived brain tumours might face health challenges, as they grow older. Diabetic killed by insulin overdose Romford Recorder Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:45 AM PDT A YOUNG man died after taking three times more than his normal amount of insulin after borrowing medication from a friend. An inquest into the death of Tyron Evans, 20, of Lowen Road, Rainham, at Walthamstow Coroner's Court heard he died of brain damage due to an insulin overdose on May 1 last year. Mailbox for Aug. 14 Greeley Tribune Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:44 AM PDT Have you ever wondered what actually causes certain kinds of breast cancer? Or perhaps why childhood brain cancer has risen 40 percent in the past 20 years? Scientists find clue to stop brain tumour growth The Times of India Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:29 AM PDT In a finding that could lead to new and effective treatment for brain tumour, scientists have discovered a pathway between deadly cancerous cells which they believe could be blocked to inhibit their growth and malignancy. Mizzou opens center for neuroscience Jefferson City News Tribune Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:24 PM PDT COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- A new University of Missouri research center is bringing many campus scientists who study the brain's complex wiring under one roof. Fishing tragedy, life changed forever: Trapped in car under ice for 40 minutes, Sara Edgerly copes with brain damage ... Portsmouth Herald Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:10 PM PDT Editor's note: This is the latest in a series highlighting the 2010 Boston-Portsmouth Air Show to be held at the Portsmouth International Airport on Aug. 28 and 29. The event supports the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire and the Daniel Webster... VA explains where $6.3M meant for brain injury research went Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:03 PM PDT Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has provided a brief explanation of how $6.3 million targeted for traumatic brain injuries suffered by service members in Iraq and Afghanistan has been utilized. Bedford sergeant loses life to cancer - www.roanoke.com Roanoke Times Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:49 PM PDT Bedford police Sgt. Boyd Lee Royer died Thursday after struggling with melanoma for nearly two years. Boyd, 43, was diagnosed with a melanoma in his brain in November 2008. Even after four brain surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Boyd continued to work and contribute to the mission of the police department, according to a news release from the department.

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