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

Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death
Even a few glasses of wine enough to disrupt normal development, mouse study finds

Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer’s Protein
Recovery from brain injury, not injury itself, associated with increased plaque

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving
But experts aren't sure if the pills, or underlying depression, are to blame

Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the absence of dementia

Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems
Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests

Death From Febrile Seizure Rare in Children
Even in high-risk cases, Danish study finds rate similar to that of kids in general population

Brain Pathway Yields Clues to Cigarette Addiction
Findings could lead to new therapies to prevent nicotine craving

Video Consultations Effective for Stroke Treatment
Using audio, imaging, telemedicine proves superior tool for decisions in remote areas