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'Hands-only' CPR works, but survival still low Reuters Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:52 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Hands-only" CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is usually as effective as traditional CPR that includes mouth-to-mouth breathing - but the odds that cardiac arrest victims will survive with minimal brain damage are still quite low, a large study from Japan finds. Dougherty Rotary takes up brain matters WFXL Southwest Georgia Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:18 PM PST Neurosurgeon Dr. Harry Weiser of Palmyra Hospital described the latest advances in the treatment of brain, nerve, and spinal conditions. Cell Dysfunction May Play Part in Autism HealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:03 PM PST TUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Autistic children are much more likely to have defects in a cellular structure called the mitochondria, which is responsible for producing the energy used by brain cells, preliminary research finds. Walking may preserve brain function and slow the development of Alzheimer's disease Los Angeles Times Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:34 PM PST Walking may put the brakes on cognitive decline in healthy older people as well as those with cognitive impairment, a new study finds. Diabetes may clamp down on cholesterol the brain needs Science Daily Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:12 AM PST The brain contains more cholesterol than any other organ in the body, has to produce its own cholesterol and won't function normally if it doesn't churn out enough. Now researchers have discovered that diabetes can affect how much cholesterol the brain can make. Study suggests earliest brain changes associated with the genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease PhysOrg Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:02 AM PST What are the earliest brain changes associated with the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? A scientific report published in the October Journal of Alzheimer's Disease finds reduced activity of an energy-generating enzyme in deceased young adult brain donors who carry a common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's diseaseâ€"before the protein changes or microscopic abnormalities commonly ... Scientists reverse aging process in mice Press TV Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:31 AM PST Harvard Scientists have reversed certain effects of the aging process­, restoring the sense of smell and brain function in mice, a new study shows. Earby baby murder case hears boyfriend appeared to be 'loving father' Lancashire Telegraph Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:12 AM PST THE mother of a baby who died from serious brain injuries believed her partner was a ‘loving father’ to her son, a court heard.

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