Brain lesions after initial stroke may predict subsequent stroke - eMaxHealth.com
Brain lesions after initial stroke may predict subsequent strokeeMaxHealth.com, NC - 6 hours ago... within three months of a patient's initial stroke may predict subsequent stroke, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Neurology, one of ... Brain Lesions After Stroke May Predict Future Episodes Washington Postall 10 news articles
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:34:00 GMT

Carotid Stenting by Trained 'Real-World' Physicians Found Safe
NEW YORK -- Community-based interventionalists and surgeons can be trained to perform catheter-based carotid stenting in high-risk patients just as well as those who tested the devices in the studies that led to FDA approvals, researchers reported.
Med Page Today Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:04:59 -0400

Why We 'never Forget A Face'
Are you one of those people who never forgets a face?New research from Vanderbilt University suggests that we can remember more faces than other objects and that faces "stick" the best in our short-term memory. The reason may be that our expertise in remembering faces allows us to package them better for memory.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:00:00 PST

300,000 Americans Have An AVM, As Well As Sen. Tim Johnson
Senator Tim Johnson's brain started to bleed because of an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a condition shared by approximately 300,000 Americans, most of whom don't know they have the condition. Only about one tenth of people with an AVM experience symptoms, which can include headaches, and even seizures.About one in every fifty cases of hemorrhagic strokes is caused by an AVM. AVMs kill about 3,000 people each year in the USA.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:00:00 PST

Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Due to Cavernous Malformations
The authors discuss the preoperative workup and the surgical management of eight consecutive patients undergoing surgery for drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy due to cavernous malformations. Neurosurgical Focus
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Implantable Device Shows Promise in Refractory Epilepsy
An implantable neurostimulator that detects the onset of seizures and interrupts them by delivering a small electrical discharge is showing promise in adults with medically refractory partial epilepsy.Medscape Medical NewsCaroline Cassels
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Update on Neuro-ophthalmology
In this report from AAO 2006, Dr. Nancy Newman reviews the latest findings in neuro-ophthalmology, particularly how signs and symptoms relate to systemic disease. (CME)Medscape OphthalmologyNancy Newman
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Drawing Skills Linked To Mortality In Patients With COPD
New research suggests that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are unable to copy certain drawings involved in neuropsychological testing have an increased mortality rate. Italian researchers tracked 134 patients with stable COPD, age 68.7 - 8.5 years, for a median of 32 months.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:00:00 PST

Senator Barack Obama presents the Wings of Hope Medal to Board President of the American Brain Tumor Association
John was honored to be given this prestigious award by Senator Barack Obama, who has two children of his own and was touched by John's volunteer efforts on behalf of children with brain tumors. This event was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1Ib3JyLUNvdXAtTWFnbi1NYWduLVplcm8=
PR Web Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Weekly Monitor Drug and Diagnostic Development in Neurodegenerative Diseases
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry focused competitive intelligence firm, recently launched Neurodegenerative Diseases Therapeutics & Diagnostics Competitive Intelligence Weekly (PRWeb Dec 4, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RW1wdC1TcXVhLVN1bW0tSW5zZS1NYWduLVplcm8=
PR Web Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to House One of the World's Most Advanced Intra-Operative MRIs
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will join the ranks of the world's most technologically advanced hospitals with the installation of the IMRIS iSPACE intra-operative MRI (iMRI) surgical imaging system. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/RmFsdS1aZXRhLVBpZ2ctSW5zZS1NYWduLVplcm8=
PR Web Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Learning During Sleep?
The question of how the brain stores or discards memories still remains largely unexplained. A number of brain scientists regard the consolidation theory as the best approach so far. This states that fresh impressions are first stored as short-term memories in the hippocampus. They are then said to move within hours or a few days - commonly during deep sleep - into the cerebral cortex where they enter long-term memory. Investigations by Thomas Hahn, Mayank Mehta and the Nobel Prize winner Bert Sakmann from the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg have now shed new light on the mechanisms that create memory. As per their findings, the areas of the brain work together, but possibly in a different way from that previously assumed. "This is a technically sophisticated study which could have considerable influence on our understanding of how nerve cells interact during sleep consolidation," confirmed Edvard Moser, Director of the Centre for the Biology of Memory in Trondheim, Norway........
Medicine World Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Software Automates Access to Brain Atlases
USC computer researchers have found a cheap, quick and copyright- respecting way to turn existing print brain atlases into multimedia resources. The software, now available in an experimental beta version for free download, is a robust and user-friendly interface that works on all the most popular computer operating systems........
Medicine World Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

'ZIP Code' Spurs Cargo Transport in Neurons
For the first time, scientists have identified a peptide that can spur cargo transport in nerve cells, a discovery that could help researchers better understand nerve cell function and test possible therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Elaine Bearer, a professor at Brown Medical School, led the research, which was conducted at the MBL (Marine Biological Laboratory) in Woods Hole, Mass., where Bearer was a Dart Scholar and is a Whitman investigator. Reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences online early edition, the research shows that a peptide, or protein bit, can hitch biological material onto molecular motor machinery, acting as a "ZIP Code" that directs the shipment to the synapse........
Medicine World Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Bleeding in the Brain: The First Hours Are Critical - TIME
Bleeding in the Brain: The First Hours Are CriticalTIME - Dec 14, 2006... well he will recover will depend a lot on what happens in the next 24 to 48 hours, says Dr. Edgar Kenton, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Neurology. ... Number Of Siblings Predicts Risk Of Brain Tumors Science Daily (press release)all 2 news articles
Google News Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:28:00 GMT

Senator Johnson Has Surgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
WASHINGTON -- The stroke-like symptoms suffered by Senator Tim Johnson, a Democrat from South Dakota, were caused by a congenital arteriovenous malformation, his office said today. Johnson was in critical condition after overnight surgery.
Med Page Today Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:35:29 -0400

Fingerprint of Alzheimer's found - Times of India
AlaskaReportFingerprint of Alzheimer's foundTimes of India, India - Dec 13, 2006... already are preparing for larger studies to see if this potential "biomarker" of Alzheimer's, reported Tuesday in the journal Annals of Neurology, holds up. ... "Biomarkers" for Early Alzheimer Diagnosis The Money TimesPromising Alzheimer's Clue Found AlaskaReportProtein biomarkers in spinal fluid may help spot Alzheimer's ... South Asian Women's ForumThe Brunei Times - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)all 23 news articles
Google News Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:06:00 GMT

Multi-Sibling Families Seen as Brain Cancer Risk
HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Older children in big families may be at elevated risk of brain and other nervous system tumors, according to a large epidemiologic study.
Med Page Today Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:13:01 -0400

ADHD Secrets Revealed: Symptoms can be controlled naturally and used to your advantage
Normally ADD and ADHD symptoms are viewed as a disease requiring stimulant drugs to treat. People don't realize that these symptoms can be channeled into superhuman focus and productivity. One Sufferer, Tellman Knudson, teaches a natural method of controlling ADHD and turning it into a huge benefit
Press release Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMT

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Dr. Russell Blaylock Has Just Released A New Informative DVD Concerning The Health Of Our Nations Youth Entitled, ''Nutrition and Behavior.''
Atavistik Pictures is announcing the release its new informative DVD, "Nutrition and Behavior" by neurosurgeon and author, Dr. Russell Blaylock. This new video discusses the mounting evidence that a person's nutrition can severly effect their mood and mental performance.
Press release Sat, 29 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT