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Intractable Seizures Halted With Experimental Treatment for Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome'
April 24, 2013 — With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that ... > full story -
After Brain Injury, New Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role in Healing
April 24, 2013 — The production of a certain kind of brain cell that had been considered an impediment to healing may actually be needed to staunch bleeding and promote repair after a stroke or head trauma, ... > full story -
ERs Have Become De Facto Psych Wards
April 24, 2013 — Long waits for insurance authorization allowing psychiatric patients to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency department waste thousands of hours of physician time, given that most requests ... > full story -
First Vaccine to Help Control Some Autism Symptoms
April 24, 2013 — A first-ever vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism ... > full story -
Mild Blast Injury Causes Molecular Changes in Brain Akin to Alzheimer
April 24, 2013 — Scientists have shown that mild traumatic brain injury after blast exposure produces inflammation, oxidative stress and gene activation patterns akin to disorders of memory processing such as ... > full story -
New Research Findings on the Brain's Guardian Cells
April 24, 2013 — Researchers have now succeeded in identifying a deviation in the structure of the microglia cells, which makes it possible to visualise them and study their behaviour. By inserting a luminescent ... > full story -
Binge Eating Curbed by Deep Brain Stimulation in Animal Model
April 23, 2013 — Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a precise region of the brain appears to reduce caloric intake and prompt weight loss in obese animal models, according to a new ... > full story -
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ALS Trial Suggests Novel Therapy Is Safe
April 23, 2013 — An investigational treatment for an inherited form of Lou Gehrig's disease has passed an early phase clinical trial for safety, researchers ... > full story -
Binge Drinking in College Can Lead to Heart Disease Later in Life
April 23, 2013 — Frequent binge drinking in college can cause more than a hangover. Regularly consuming multiple drinks in a short window of time can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story
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