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Recent Brain & Nervous System Articles

2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke

Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied

Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development

Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Brain imaging suggests it could be a non-pharmacological intervention for the disorder

Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
See your doctor following a head injury

Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue
Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says

Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
Researchers say finding is 'good news' for postmenopausal women taking anastrozole

Brain’s Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Higher binding potential in winter could clarify why people feel down when sun shines less

Exercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says

Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says