New Pathway To Parkinson's And Alzheimer's Diseases
redOrbit Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:58 PM PDT
Sanford-Burnham researchers uncover new clues about the cause of brain cell death in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseasesAlthough their genetic underpinnings differ, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease are all characterized by the untimely death of brain cells. What triggers cell death in the brain? According to a ... |
Lifelong payments for injured worker warmly welcomed
The Irish Times Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:29 PM PDT
THE PRESIDENT of the High Court has warmly approved a “historic†Structured Settlement Agreement under which Iarnród Éireann has agreed to make periodic payments to meet the costs of lifelong care of a 40-year-old security guard severely brain-damaged after a 2.5 tonne steel gate collapsed on him. |
Assault injuries likely contributed to truck driver's death
The Irish Times Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:27 PM PDT
THE INJURIES suffered by a 26-year-old truck driver when he was assaulted while trying to break up a fight were likely to have contributed to his death from a brain injury just over two weeks later, an inquest at Cork City Coroner’s Court heard yesterday. |
Ross Twp. Couple Adopts Boy With Genetic Disease
KDKA Pittsburgh Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:19 PM PDT
Davey Altdorfer is pure sunshine. His adoptive parents, Jarrett and Michelle, have a time keeping up with their curious, energetic 3-year-old. Davey was born with a genetic disease called Neurofibromatosis-2 which causes non-malignant brain tumors. |
4 sought in beating of Illinois student
The Charleston Gazette Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:17 PM PDT
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. -- Warrants have been issued for four men more than four months after police say they beat an Illinois student with a baseball bat, stole his wallet and left him with a brain hemorrhage. On Thursday, March 18, at 2:18 a.m., Kanawha Cou... |
WBTV's Improving the Odds special
WBTV Charlotte Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:38 PM PDT
WBTV is On Your Side showing you how the Brain Tumor Fund For the Carolinas, right here in Charlotte, is 'Improving the Odds' of one day beating brain cancer. |
Brain potentials reveal spectator effect
PhysOrg Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:07 PM PDT
The neurological responses caused by observing somebody else playing a game have been uncovered. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience found differing responses for neutral observers, compared to those who wished the player to fail and those who wanted to see the player succeed. |
What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
WTSP-TV Tampa Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:57 PM PDT
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a virus that causes inflammation of the brain. It's transmitted by mosquito bites. In severe cases, the CDC reports a mortality rate of 33%. |
HEALTHKEY UMD discovery may lead to 'smart pill'
Baltimore Sun Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:53 PM PDT
Scientists make link between brain acid and cognition A University of Maryland doctor is researching a drug that may be able to help people with Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, as well as healthy people, improve cognition. |
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