Showing posts with label psychology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label psychology. Show all posts

Monday, January 19, 2009

The Eye-Balled News


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New York TimesIn ‘Geek Chic’ and Obama, New Hope for Lifting Women in ScienceNew York Times - United StatesOr, given the increasing importance of brain research, how about a prominent female neuroscientist like Nancy Kanwisher of the Massachusetts Institute of ...See all stories on this topic
Stents Can Treat - Not Just Prevent - Strokes, Suggests Early ResearchPR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USAThis early research suggests stents also can be used to treat occurring strokes, by opening up blocked arteries in the brain. Treatments for ischemic stroke ...See all stories on this topic
Study: Women less able to suppress hungerThe Associated Press... the brain's response can help in developing ways to resist that stimulus. Eric Stice, an expert on eating disorders at the Oregon Research Institute, ...See all stories on this topic
Sex and Depression: In the Brain, if Not the MindNew York Times - United StatesThe research literature is virtually silent on sex-induced depression, but a Google search revealed several Web sites and chat rooms for something called ...See all stories on this topic
Study: Men's brain fight food urges betterCNN - USA... at suppressing this kind of desire," said Smeets, who studies hunger and satiety using brain imaging, but was not involved with the current research. ...See all stories on this topic
Brain stimulation studied for Parkinson'sUnited Press International - USA... previously been excluded from such research, The Birmingham (Ala.) News reported Monday. Implanting electrodes to stimulate the brain proved significant ...See all stories on this topic

Crime victims suffer when cases go unresolvedSaukValley.com Mon, 19 Jan 2009 1:27 AM PSTMORRISON - When criminal cases bog down, it's not just the defendant whose life hangs in the balance. Victims must wait it out, too, often with mental and financial injuries that linger long after the shock of victimization subsides.
Most victims killed by gun-toting criminalsTrinidad Express Sun, 18 Jan 2009 8:21 PM PSTThe year 2008 came to a close as the bloodiest ever in the history of crime in Trinidad and Tobago, with 552 murders recorded. Men, women and children all suffered devastating fates at the hands of criminals.

Altered Brain Activity in Schizophrenia May Direct Focus on SelfNewswise Mon, 19 Jan 2009 2:28 PM PSTSchizophrenia may blur the boundary between internal and external realities by overactivating and hyper-connecting a brain system that is involved in self-reflection, and thus causing an exaggerated focus on self, a new MIT and Harvard brain imaging study has found.
Lack Of Grey Matter In Brain Is Linked To Schizophrenia And Bipolar DisorderScience Daily Mon, 19 Jan 2009 7:37 AM PSTLack of grey matter in the brain is linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A new study shows that adolescents experiencing a first outbreak of psychosis have lower levels of gray matter in their brains than healthy teenagers. Strangely, this change was seen in patients suffering from various psychoses, including bipolar illness and schizophrenia.

Photojournalist captured the essence of surfingHonolulu Star-Bulletin Mon, 19 Jan 2009 1:02 PM PSTPhotojournalist Bob Young was a pioneer in surfing photography, capturing the drama of huge waves and the athletes who rode them for local and international newspapers and on posters that became collector's items.

'Cyber strike on banks can bleed US more than 9/11'The Times of India Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:33 AM PSTA top US intelligence official has said a cyber attack on the US banking system could be more damaging to the economy than the September 11 terror attacks

Tough times offer more reasons to check out the libraryMirror - Royal Oak,MI,USADuring economic downturns, usage at libraries increase. This is certainly true at the Baldwin Library. Library usage has been growing by 10 percent per year ...See all stories on this topic

Transcript: Obama Spokesman Rob Gibbs on 'FNS'FOXNews - USAWALLACE: There are also reports that the president-elect, as soon as he becomes president, will issue in the first 24 hours a series of executive orders. ...See all stories on this topic


Environment News Service
Climate Scientists Released from Federal Gag OrderEnvironment News Service - USA"President Obama could outlaw gag orders such as these as a matter or policy or by Executive Order," Ruch said. "We hope that these actions take place early ...See all stories on this topic

Defense attempting to block report about anthrax trialHa'aretz - Tel Aviv,Israel... the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Nes Tziona for its experiment on an anthrax vaccine, which allegedly afflicted the trial subjects. ...

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Suspension of Civil Liberties: Martial Law in the Philippines ...Under martial law, by 1975 the Philippines had witnessed a 40-45% increase in rice yield per planted hectare, and a nearly 100% rise in its farmers’ gross ...


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Many choose to sell their jewelry for a good price in bad economyModesto Bee - Modesto,CA,USAIf someone brings gold jewelry to his business, Yates identifies any gemstones in the piece and determines the gold content, which varies widely. ...See all stories on this topic

January–Garnet Birthstone « Total Delights JewelryArchaeologist findings of primitive style garnet jewelry among the graves of lake dwellers dates the early use of this gemstone to the Bronze age. But not all garnet is of gem quality. It is also a very effective abrasive and is used ...Total Delights Jewelry - http://totaldelights.wordpress.com/

Early intervention works for stutterThe Australian - Sydney,AustraliaOnce thought caused by parenting practices and anxiety about speaking, scientists now believe that stuttering is caused by problems in the brain, ...See all stories on

Rape victims have longer to report crimeGreensboro News & Record Sun, 18 Jan 2009 0:10 AM PSTGREENSBORO - A startling number of rape cases never see a prosecutor's desk, much less a courtroom. Police, health care workers and victims' advocates say a host of problems can derail investigations - sometimes even before they really start. Victims decline to cooperate with investigators. Evidence is scant. Going to trial can take too long. The result is that fewer than half of rape ...
Crime victims suffer when cases go unresolvedSaukValley.com Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:27 PM PSTMORRISON - When criminal cases bog down, it's not just the defendant whose life hangs in the balance. Victims must wait it out, too, often with mental and financial injuries that linger long after the shock of victimization subsides.
$50 tax on crime for victim supportStuff Sun, 18 Jan 2009 8:08 AM PSTEvery person convicted in court will have to pay a $50 crime tax toward compensating victims under a proposed law to be introduced by National.
Offenders to be fined $50 victim taxTVNZ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 1:36 PM PSTA compensation scheme for crime victims proposed by the government has been welcomed by victims' advocates. Every person convicted in court would have to pay a $50 crime tax toward compensating victims under a proposed law National plans to introduce.

Toxin-nanoparticle combo inhibits brain cancer invasion while imaging tumorsNews-Medical-Net Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:42 PM PSTWorking with a nanoparticle designed to target and image glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, investigators at the University of Washington in Seattle have found that these same nanoparticles inhibit tumor cell invasion, one of the key events that leads to the metastatic spread of cancer. The investigators have also determined how the nanoparticles exert this potentially beneficial effect.

Locals move onFlorida Today Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:37 PM PSTThe fifth annual O'Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro may have gotten off to a slow start due to flat waves and frigid temperatures, but competition at the East Coast's most prestigious surfing contest heated up faster than the temperature during Saturday's money round of 64.

Enforcement of restraining orders key to effectivenessVictorville Daily Press - Victorville,CA,USABurrus and Case Manager Anita Gomez have seen a lack of education in victims and law enforcement personnel when it comes to restraining orders. ...See all stories on this topic

Cleveland Public Library first in nation to offer e-book downloads ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USAThey'll still check out books from the library. But the books will be digital files, downloaded for free online and read on laptops and hand-held devices. ...See all stories on this topic

Outlook grim for Norton libraryAttleboro Sun Chronicle - Attleboro,MA,USANorton Town Manager James Purcell has voiced pessimism this week that the state board of library commissioners will grant the town a waiver that would allow ...See all stories on this topic

State spends millions on rents for paroled sex offenders, sometimes illegallyOakland Tribune Sun, 18 Jan 2009 6:29 AM PSTState corrections officials spent nearly $22 million last year on apartments and motel rooms for hundreds of paroled sex offenders, paying more than $2,000 a month for some parolees and housing others in locations apparently prohibited under Jessica's Law,

White House opposes court order in e-mail caseThe Associated PressThe two private groups suing the Executive Office of the President are the National Security Archive and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in ...See all stories on this topic

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Brief summaries of the latest news related to mental health and mental illness, as well as brief abstracts of the latest research in anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
Study Shows Virginity Pledges Prevent Precautions -- Not Premarital SexDecember 29, 2008 10:40 AMPosted by Therapist FinderA study appearing in the journal Pediatrics has found that "virginity pledges," vows to abstain from sex until marriage, have no effect on whether teenagers have sex. They do, however, cause a sharp drop in the use of precautions against...Continue reading "Study Shows Virginity Pledges Prevent Precautions -- Not Premarital Sex"Study Finds Relationship Between Panic Attacks and Heart DiseaseDecember 12, 2008 4:49 PMPosted by Therapist FinderHeart attacks are more than one-third more likely in people under 50 who suffer from panic attacks, shows new research published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers examined the health records of more than 400,000 individuals of many ages. In...Continue reading "Study Finds Relationship Between Panic Attacks and Heart Disease"One in Five Young Adults Has Personality DisorderDecember 2, 2008 5:08 PMPosted by Therapist FinderNearly one in five adults under age 25 suffers from a psychiatric disorder such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety disorder. However, less than 25 percent of these individuals seeks help. These findings come as the result of more...Continue reading "One in Five Young Adults Has Personality Disorder"Brain Scans Show Sparks Don't Always FadeNovember 18, 2008 1:54 PMPosted by Therapist FinderThey call it a honeymoon period for a reason. Both scientists and relationship experts say the rush of early love only lasts somewhere between three months and three years. However, new research finds that for some couples, this phase can...Continue reading "Brain Scans Show Sparks Don't Always Fade"Most Children on Antidepressants Don't Receive TherapyOctober 13, 2008 11:10 PMPosted by Therapist FinderA large-scale study on children and teens on antidepressants shows that at least half do not receive therapy in conjunction with medication. The study used data from a database of 6.8 million youth with insurance claims for antidepressants. Data showed...Continue reading "Most Children on Antidepressants Don't Receive Therapy"


=z= The novelist, journalist and psychologist Michael Zangari http://zangarijournalism.com/

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Back On The Eye-Ball


The Eye-Balled News

In Carson City: Anthrax scare results in 2 positive tests, TV reporter saysTahoe Daily Tribune Sat, 13 Dec 2008 2:14 AM PSTCARSON CITY - A KRNV Reno reporter in Carson City said firefighters told her and others quarantined that a suspicious powder that arrived in an envelope tested positive twice for anthrax.

Anthrax probe widens as second case discoveredThe Virginia Gazette Tue, 16 Dec 2008 8:25 PM PSTFederal officials widened their probe yesterday into the death of a Florida man from anthrax, acknowledging that they are considering bioterrorism after anthrax spores were found on the victim's computer keyboard and in a colleague.
rel="nofollow">The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Offers Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress, Emotions
Medical News Today Wed, 17 Dec 2008 4:15 AM PSTIf you are living with a brain tumor, caring for someone with a brain tumor or other serious illness, or have recently lost a family member or close friend, the holidays can be stressful, overwhelming, and difficult.


Colorado Doctor Finds Foot In Newborn's BrainWJXT Jacksonville Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:38 PM PSTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A Colorado Springs family is part of one of the strangest cases in medical history. Dr. Paul Grabb, a pediatric brain surgeon, said he discovered a small foot growing inside the brain of 3-day-old Sam Esquibel, reported KMGH-TV in Denver.

Cry me a river: The psychology of cryingEurekAlert! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 7:42 AM PSTWe've all experienced a 'good cry.' But why is crying beneficial? And is there such a thing as a 'bad cry'? A new report in Current Directions in Psychological Science describes some recent findings about the psychology of crying. Analysis of the detailed accounts of more than 3,000 recent crying experiences found that the benefits of crying depend entirely on the what, where and when of a ...

Parkinson's affects mind, tooSouth Bend Tribune Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:36 PM PSTKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Parkinson's disease affects 6.3 million people worldwide. While the disease is recognized for its profound effects on movement, up to 40 percent of Parkinson's disease patients also develop changes in thought, behavior and judgment.

Quantum Model of Paranormal Phenomena Contentshigher frequency ELF waves above the delta band background. ..... George DelaWarr wyo built a remote imaging camera in the 1950s (radionics is ...

Pharmacists offer seven ways to cut drug costsChapel Hill News - Chapel Hill,NC,USACHAPEL HILL Just like saving money on groceries or finding the best deal on gas, smart consumers can cut their prescription drug costs with just a little ...See all stories on this topic

Powder in Carson City causes anthrax scareReno Gazette-Journal Sat, 13 Dec 2008 2:20 PM PSTA powdery substance was found in an envelope in the state mailroom Friday with a state official later saying the substance in Carson City was not believed to be dangerous.

U.S. General Tells Hidden Story of 9-11 MastermindFox News Tue, 16 Dec 2008 5:11 PM PSTThe soldiers who guard Khalid Sheikh Mohammed say he is a calculating man, a monster in a monk's habit and a leader of the prisoners locked away in Guantanamo Bay, where he's on trial for the murder of thousands.

District Bans Helper Dog For Boy With AutismWCCO - Minneapolis,MN,USAWally has autism and has difficulty talking to people. Last year, his doctors and aides suggested a service dog might help with anxiety and interaction. ...See all stories on this topic


New YorkerA truck driver uncovers secrets about the first nuclear bombs.New Yorker - United States“It’s like any other kind of archeology.” Though the government does not make a practice of providing Coster-Mullen with timely responses to his technical ...See all stories on this topic

Seneca Nation angered by NY cigarette tax lawForbes - NY,USA... could prevent enforcement of the new law. "We still clearly think that negotiation is the only way to resolve these issues," lawyer Joseph Heath said.See all stories on this topic

URMC lands radiation grantRochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USAThe national agency, given new authority by the 2007 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act, has already stockpiled vaccines for anthrax and smallpox. ...See all stories on this topic

LA County sheriff's DNA backlog detailedLos Angeles Times - CA,USAThe department reveals that it has 4727 untested sexual assault evidence kits, which are being audited to determine the status of each case. ...See all stories on this topic

Amid Death-Penalty Doubts, 9/11 Suspects Withdraw Offer to ConfessWashington Post Wed, 17 Dec 2008 7:04 AM PSTGUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Dec. 8 -- Five of the men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks said Monday that they wanted to plead guilty to murder and war crimes but withdrew the offer when a military judge raised questions about whether it would prevent them from fulfilling their desire to...

The Daily Glyph12-year-old designs 3D Solar Cell · Energy Ball wind turbine · Microbial Fuel Cells · eBay Green Marketplace · 12 Greenest cars of 2008 · Toyota Sustainability Report · Denver Green Buildings · Apple Energy Usage Calculator ...The Daily Glyph - http://www.gomaya.com/glyph/

Sex and Cheating: When Does It Count?LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News Wed, 17 Dec 2008 2:06 AM PSTBlame Bill Clinton: Ever since the former president confounded Congress - and the nation - with his semantically driven definition of sex, the nature of the act has become increasingly vague. In 2005, the federal government released a study that found more than 50 percent of American teenagers had engaged in oral sex; furthermore, they considered oral sex a less-significant substitution for ...

Peer-Led Sex Education of Little Benefit to TeensFox News Wed, 17 Dec 2008 6:09 AM PSTAmong 13 to 14 year-old girls who received either peer-led or teacher-led sex education, abortion rates by the age of 20 were the same — 5 percent — regardless of the education method, a study shows.
Guantanamo Bay Judge Overseeing 9/11 Case RetiresWashington Post Wed, 17 Dec 2008 6:56 AM PSTThe chief military judge at Guantanamo Bay announced his immediate retirement yesterday, effectively scuttling the slim chances that the trial of conspirators in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks could get underway before the Bush administration ends.

Slater Finishes Dominant Season With Pipeline TitleNew York Times Fri, 12 Dec 2008 9:19 PM PSTKelly Slater added to his record-breaking season in competitive surfing with a win Friday at the Billabong Pipeline Masters, the final event of the 2008 season.

Better Than Sex: WWireWillamette Week Wed, 17 Dec 2008 9:00 AM PSTYour friends at Intel have some depressing news for you: Your partner could prefer surfing the web to spanking your monkey. Apparently 48 percent of women and 30 percent of men prefer the internet to sex. But hey, it hardly matters — we’ve absorbed so much radiation watching porn on our laptops that we can’t breed [...]


2,000-year-old brain is dug up in BritainBaltimore Sun Sat, 13 Dec 2008 0:42 AM PSTLONDON British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise - an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said yesterday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old - the oldest ever discovered in Britain. One expert unconnected with the find called it "a real freak of preservation." The skull was severed from its owner sometime before the Roman ...

Update on Suspicious White Powder Letters Found Around the U.S., OverseasWed, 17 Dec 2008 08:14:17 -0600
Since Monday, December 8, letters containing a note and suspicious white powder have been received by the offices of more than 40 governors across the country. Additional letters have been received at several U.S. Embassies overseas. All of the letters have been postmarked from Texas.

FP&L ordered to refund $6.2M
Recession hitting local hospitals
Florida Legislature to address $2.3B shortfall

Study: Florida a judicial “hellhole”

Hawaii military housing allowance falls slightly

Web Site Attack Preventative Measures

SSA has announced that it will be the first government agency to utilize the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). Beginning in early 2009, Social Security will receive medical records for some disability applicants electronically through the NHIN gateway, which is expected to speed up the processing of disability claims.

A $25,000 award competition open to all cities and towns across the nation. Its purpose is to recognize and promote replication of exemplary practices that communities use to facilitate the comprehensive involvement of citizens with disabilities in community life. Read the guidelines and instructions for applying. Application deadline is December 31, 2008.

9:43 AM EST WednesdayOffice Depot to close 112 stores

"Operation Joint Hammer" Targets Global Ring of Child PornographersFri, 12 Dec 2008 16:29:24 -0600
"Operation Joint Hammer"--the U.S. component of an ongoing global enforcement operation targeting transnational rings of child pornographers--has led to the arrest of more than 60 people in the U.S. involved in the trade of child pornography. Thus far, 11 child victims have been identified through the operation.

Fitch: Negative outlook for health care

Every month 730,000 veterans or survivors look for their compensation, pension checks or educational assistance payments in their mailboxes. Nearly all receive them, but theft and mail delays cause problems for some veterans, which can be prevented by direct deposits. You can sign up for direct deposit by calling VA toll-free at (800) 333-1795 or by enrolling online at http://www.godirect.org/.


We Are Under Martial Law! As Declared By The Speaker Last Night! Rep Burgess
http://cspanjunkie.org/September 28, 2008 C-SPAN

December 11, 2008
Music CD format will still have life by 2013?
MP3 - iTunes
CDs are losing ground but will still account for a significant percentage of music sales five years from now, according to a new report by Forrester Research.

December 8, 2008
Documentarian wants to implant camera in prosthetic eye
MP3 - iTunes
A few years ago doctors removed Rob Spence's right eye. He damaged it more than 20 years ago while shooting his grandfather's gun on a trip to Ireland.
Now the 36 year-old Canadian documentary film maker is working with a team of scientists to implant a camera in his prosthetic eye. Spence plans to use the eye-cam to shoot scenes for a new film, which will examine the perils of surveillance by camera.
Here is a longer version of my interview with Spence: http://www.publicradio.org/columns/futuretense/2008/12/documentarian-w.html

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which explains to teens and young people their employment rights. This link opens a PDF document. Also available in Spanish.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5082.

DARK ENERGY FOUND STIFLING GROWTH IN UNIVERSEMon, 15 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
For the first time, astronomers have clearly seen the effects of "dark energy" on the most massive collapsed objects.

NASA to Announce New Findings on Dark EnergyTue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
Astronomers will hold a media teleconference Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. EST to announce important new results on dark energy that were made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
A Pinwheel in X-raysMon, 01 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
Chandra snaps one of the longest exposures ever obtained of a spiral galaxy -- in X-rays.

NASA Solicits Ideas for Displaying Retired Space Shuttles and Main EnginesTue, 16 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
NASA has issued a Request for Information, or RFI, seeking ideas from educational institutions, science museums and other appropriate organizations about the community's ability to acquire and publicly display the space shuttle orbiters and space shuttle main engines after the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.

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The novelist, journalist and psychologist Michael Zangari http://zangarijournalism.com/

Friday, October 10, 2008

A big, ugly Ramon Noodle With Fangs

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A Big, Ugly Ramon Noodle With Fangs

1.
The phone rang.
I was sleeping on the floor to avoid the numbing electrical current running from the base board to the head board. Evidently there was another surveillance device in the bedding in case I talked in my sleep or there was a variance in my night flatuli routine.
Things like that are evidently important in any investigation. Patterns beget pictures like little Light Bright screens. As a possible Federal witness in several cases, credibility also figures in.
On the second ring I startled to wakefulness.
I jumped up twisting my ankle, kicking my guitar off the stand.
The stand itself fell forward on the front of my foot.
I could hear the small bones of the arch crack off like iced celery does when you break it in half. The ligaments snapped like rubber bands.
The pain shot up my leg like a lead puck and binged a bell in my head.
Everything caboodled and went dark.
I went down again, out cold.
I woke sometime later hearing a knock on my door.
It was the X-ray woman I’ve been dating.
She wore black scrubs and looked like a ninja standing there as I crawled up to her moaning like a cat in heat.
She’s used to that.
I had just been in the emergency room a week before.
I evidently was going back.

2.
I come out of the sliding glass doors on crutches.
My foot was in a bright blue boot.
I dragged it where ever I went.
It was like parking a Volkswagen every time I sat down.

3.
“It takes a long time to heal” the Doctor said.
I spent the next week sleeping before pulling several more tendons getting up.

4.
I realized the terrible truth.
I was alone.
If something should happen to me, I’d have to handle it on my own.
I missed my recently diseased cat, Nadine.
I had gotten a bird and two cats to replace her.
The bird is good. She hangs upside down and spreads her grey and white wings out wide when she is happy.
I’m trying to teach her to recite The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe, the “never more” part.
I’m moody.
The kitten is a dark tiger stripe that cries all night long and runs from me when ever I show up. The other is a beautiful tortoise shell Siamese that practices invisibility.
I haven’t seen her since she moved in.

5.
Intimidation is a job that never ends.
As you may recall I got bit by a snake a couple of months back.
This followed several weeks of threats.
The threats have started up again, though they are more subtle.
“Remember the snake?”
The likely snake in this rainy season is probably a water moccasin.
They are big and ugly from my point of view. Not as big as the Burmese Pythons that have come up the river from the Everglades after the hurricanes, but nasty crackers just the same.
I take all threats seriously.
I have to.
As I go through my daily routine in terror, chasing cat and bird around the cage of my apartment saying “never more, never more ( the bird is the one I’m trying to get to talk to me, the cat I’m merely trying to calm)” I have time to think about things.
What if they really put a snake in my apartment?
It could happen.
It did happen.
What do I do?
So much of it is keeping cool and having the right tools.
What do you use?
Two giant chop sticks to grab it on either side of the head like a big ugly Ramen noodle with fangs?
I don’t know.
I’m doing research.
Today's Eye-Balled News


Our psychology helps politicians bend the truthNew Scientist Fri, 10 Oct 2008 6:29 AM PDTMental shortcuts that we use to make sense of the world may explain why we so often let politicians pull the wool over our eyes

UNL herpetologist to discuss snakes of Nebraska on Oct. 14Lincoln Journal Star Fri, 10 Oct 2008 0:36 AM PDTUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro promises to bust myths, introduce local snakes and instill appreciation for their role in the ecosystem at his talk, “Snakes on the Plains of Nebraska.”

SLITHERY TENANTS: Middletown apartment crawling with rat snakesThe Daily Times Thu, 09 Oct 2008 7:10 PM PDTThe six-week nightmare for Gladys Dressner, who moved into a Middletown apartment on Sept. 1 that was infested with rat snakes, is finally over.

Baby brain myth debunkedABC Online - AustraliaResearch leader Professor Helen Christensen says women's perceptions of the brain function is not reflected in the tests. "I think emotional factors are ...See all stories on this topic

Pregnancy hurts schooling, not brainNEWS.com.au - AustraliaThe study, conducted by the Centre for Mental Health Research, looked at 223 women who became new mothers between 1999 and 2007. Although women and their ...See all stories on this topic
How to be happy: Research shows people have power to change emotionsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Newark,NJ,USAJust looking for the bright side, it seems, can stimulate the brain and reset its circuitry to more easily find those silver linings. ...See all stories on this topic
Neuroscientist Finds Transplanted Hand-to-brain Mapping 35 Years ...Science Daily (press release) - USAResearch on animals has shown that neurons that had been devoted to receiving sensory inputs from the limb take on new duties. Exactly what happens is not ...See all stories on this topic
Orlando Health gets $2.25M grant to study brain injuriesBizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USADr. Linda Papa, director of academic clinical research and an emergency medicine physician at Orlando Regional Medical Center, is the grant recipient and ...See all stories on this topic

Risk and reward compete in brainEurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USAIn his previous research, Bechara had used the same task to measure risk tolerance in brain-damaged patients. He and other researchers showed that the ...See all stories on this topic

Stabilizing Force For Good Communication Between Neurons And ...Science Daily (press release) - USAScienceDaily (Oct. 9, 2008) — You can't raise a finger without your brain directing muscle cells, and scientists have figured out another reason that ...See all stories on this topic
How Are Brains Structured?By Heather Wax(Heather Wax) How to understand the brain? I start with brain structure, and to do so, I return to my roots, the Brain Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, where more than 40 years ago I did my doctorate in brain research. ...Science & Religion Today - http://scienceandreligiontoday.blogspot.com/
Rewiring the racist brain?By Research, U of T If the theory of natural selection holds true fora host of human traits, even racism might die out as a nonadaptive trait in a global society. continued on pg 7 in PDF.Experience Research - http://www.research.utoronto.ca

Scientists adapt economics theory to trace brain's information flowScientists have used a technique originally developed for economic study to become the first to overcome a significant challenge in brain research: determining the flow of information from one part of the brain to another.Brightsurf Science News and Current... - http://www.brightsurf.com

Brain Rewires Itself After Hand TransplantBy timeinctemp 9 (HealthDay News) — Providing more evidence of the brain’s remarkable ability to transform itself in adulthood, new research reveals that neurons can rewire themselves to adjust to a hand transplant. Even though he had lost his hand 35 ...Health News - http://news.health.com

Risk and reward compete in brainImaging study reveals battle between lure of reward and fear of failure.Brain And Consciousness Research - http://www.brainmysteries

Blacks at Higher Risk for Brain Lesions Causing StrokeMedicineNet.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:28 PM PDTTitle: Blacks at Higher Risk for Brain Lesions Causing Stroke Category: Health News Created: 10/9/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008

Mouse studies suggest daily dose of ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a strokeEurekAlert! Thu, 09 Oct 2008 1:29 PM PDT( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) Working with genetically engineered mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that daily doses of a standardized extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree can prevent or reduce brain damage after an induced stroke.

Using psychology to stop violenceRoslindale Transcript Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:09 AM PDTAlmost 100 social workers, community leaders, peace advocates and students came together at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in West Roxbury for a two-day conference, “Healing Communities: Using Peace Psychology to Transform Violence.”


Home Based Care For The Elderly On The UpScoop.co.nz Thu, 09 Oct 2008 4:40 PM PDTConcerns over residential care for the elderly are being met by an increasing demand for home based care for older family members.
2009 U.S. Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Industry Report Contains Timely And Accurate Industry StatisticsBusiness Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 09 Oct 2008 9:12 AM PDTDUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Industry Report" to their offering.

Call for major aged care shakeupTVNZ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 0:49 AM PDTThere has been a call for a total overhaul of the aged care sector, and to address pay rates, training and staffing levels for carers. It comes as allegations surfaced about the care given to several elderly residents at a rest home in Taranaki.

Community urged to help the elderly, provide care for the sick and orphansIPP Media Fri, 10 Oct 2008 1:26 AM PDTHelp Age International Tanzania has called on the community to offer financial and moral support to older persons to enable them continue with their moral obligation of caring for the chronically sick and orphaned children with HIV/Aids.

Geriatricians Must Refine Their Focus On Frailest Elderly With Primary Care Physicians Caring For Healthier Elders ...Medical News Today Fri, 10 Oct 2008 4:06 AM PDTTwo converging trends - rapid growth in the population of older Americans and declining numbers of geriatricians practicing in the U.S. - are forcing the field of geriatrics to refine its scope, according to a series of articles on the future of the field in October's Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS).

Leadership Needed To Prevent Crisis In Aged CareScoop.co.nz Thu, 09 Oct 2008 2:23 PM PDTAll political parties must make firm commitments to the elderly and the aged care sector if cases of poor care for the elderly are to be avoided, such as those highlighted tonight by TVNZ .

Police: Man with power of attorney stole from woman, 95Lincoln Journal Star Fri, 10 Oct 2008 0:39 AM PDTPolice say an Omaha insurance agent entrusted with caring for an elderly Lincoln woman stole nearly $300,000 from her. David H. Andersen, 52, had power of attorney for the 95-year-old woman and was supposed to pay for her care, said Lincoln Police Officer Katie Flood.

New board will govern public safety radioSt. James Plaindealer Fri, 10 Oct 2008 3:04 AM PDTOklahoma City, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina - all events we remember and all events that required a coordinated, multi-discipline response from local, state, and federal officials.


U.S. Government Issues Declaration Covering Emergent BioSolutions' BioThrax(R) and Anthrax Immune Globulin under Prep ...Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 09 Oct 2008 4:00 AM PDTROCKVILLE, Md.----Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced today that two medical countermeasures included in its anthrax franchise -- BioThrax® and Anthrax Immune Globulin -- have been included as covered countermeasures under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act pursuant to a declaration issued by the U.S.

Scientist to discuss anthrax caseRavalli Republic Wed, 08 Oct 2008 7:30 PM PDTIn the nervous weeks and months following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, a single mention to the East Coast news media about Paul Keim’s biological sleuthing on the anthrax letters case was all it took.

Study reveals finger lengths correlate to desire to exerciseThe Gateway Online Thu, 09 Oct 2008 1:02 AM PDTNew research coming out of the University of Alberta has shown that while the drive for exercise is largely attributed to motivation, genetics—and more specifically, your finger-length—plays a much larger role when it comes to a person’s interest in physical activity. Over the past year, Dr Peter Hurd, an associate professor of psychology and member of the Centre for Neuroscience at the U of ...

The brain still awake, even during deep sleepinnovations report (Pressemitteilung) - Schmitten,Hessen,Germany... the research team led by Dr Thanh Dang-Vu and Pr Pierre Maquet shows that brain activity during these sleep stages is actually profoundly influenced by ...See all stories on this topic

CogniFit Selected as Exclusive Provider of Brain Fitness Programs ...PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USABased on more than 30 years of neuro-scientific research, CogniFit's scientifically-validated brain fitness programs adjust to each user's skills and needs ...See all stories on this topic

Research breakthrough brings new surgeChicago Tribune - United StatesBoth presidential candidates have indicated they would lift President George W. Bush's restrictions on research funding, though Sen. ...See all stories on this topic

Acupuncture, yoga for US troops? PerhapsDetroit Free Press - United StatesLoree Sutton, head of the Defense Centers for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Her office issued a request for research proposals this year ...See all stories on this topic

Pentagon researches alternative treatmentsNavyTimes.com - Springfield,VA,USABy Gregg Zoroya - USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is seeking new ways to treat troops suffering from combat stress or brain damage by researching such ...See all stories on this topic

Autistic brains wired for picturesThe Australian - Sydney,AustraliaFor a child diagnosed at age one with autism, they are huge achievements. But his mother, Katherine Banks, knows that when Cameron starts primary school ...See all stories on this topic

Autism card should end police errorsPortsmouth News - Portsmouth,England,UKBy Rob Dabrowski POLICE are introducing a card which should put an end to autistic people being wrongly identified as criminals. The scheme is being rolled ...See all stories on this topic

Studying body movements can give insights into autism, terrorismThaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,ThailandWashington, October 9 (ANI): Researchers at Rutgers University in Newark are examining how people are able to identify the emotional state and intent of ...See all stories on this topic

WhatsOnStage.comAdam Godley On ... Portraying AutismWhatsOnStage.com - London,UKBut Raymond is at a new, fascinating level because his autism isn’t the fault of anybody and he’s not retarded – he just has this inborn wiring problem. ...See all stories on this topic

Early diagnosis paramountCalgary Herald - AB, CanadaAutism is one of the most common developmental disabilities, but for many, it's also one of the least understood. The Autism Society Canada says more than ...See all stories on this topic

10:45 — AG's office soliciting proposals for Crime Victims Assistance ProgramPacific Daily News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 5:45 PM PDT10:45 a.m. — The Office of the Attorney General has announced that it is soliciting proposals for Crime Victims Assistance Progtram from organizations that provide a direct service to victims of crime, according to a news release.
DNA fingerprinting could reveal your surnameReuters via Yahoo! News Thu, 09 Oct 2008 6:38 AM PDTPolice could one day predict the surname of male suspects or victims of crime from DNA alone, researchers said on Wednesday.

10:45 — AG's office soliciting proposals for Crime Victims Assistance ProgramPacific Daily News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 5:45 PM PDT10:45 a.m. — The Office of the Attorney General has announced that it is soliciting proposals for Crime Victims Assistance Progtram from organizations that provide a direct service to victims of crime, according to a news release.


Surfing: Why Kelly Slater is a perfect 20Guardian Unlimited Thu, 09 Oct 2008 3:20 AM PDTThe planet's greatest surfer deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Schumacher, Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods

Very few waves for EPIC surfing contestBeaches Leader Thu, 09 Oct 2008 3:57 AM PDTComments ( No comments posted. ) Contestants were ready but the ocean didn’t exactly cooperate for last Saturday’s EPIC Surf Ministries contest just South of the Jacksonville Beach Pier.

Surfing tourney in La UnionYehey! Wed, 08 Oct 2008 3:05 PM PDTTHE Department of Tourism will host the third La Union Surf Break on October 24 to 26 at the Urbiztondo beach in the town of San Juan. The three-day competition will also feature Ultimate Frisbee, Beach Volleyball, Wall Climbing and beach parties.

Naval base opening surf contest to publicThe Malibu Times Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:09 AM PDTNaval Base Ventura County will host a surfing contest at Point Mugu on Oct. 25. It is open to the public to enter and watch. "Point Mugu is one of the best surfing spots in California so a lot of people want to come and surf on it," Kent Blankenship, NBVC athletics director said in a press release.

Layne chases final crownHerald Sun Thu, 09 Oct 2008 6:00 AM PDTAUSTRALIAN surfing legend Layne Beachley will pursue an eighth world championship before she retires at the end of the season.

Boater Knocked Unconscious By Leaping Dolphin
WFTV 9 Orlando - Oct 9 3:07 PM EDT

Atlantis, Cuba and the Mysteries of the CaribbeanBy Xaviant Haze(Xaviant Haze) In 1926 Edgar Cayce agreed to use his psychic talents to find buried treasure. Traveling to the island of Bimini, Cayce and his business associates tried in vein but came up empty handed. However, both during the psychic investigations ...The Murder of Meriwether Lewis - http://xavianthaze.blogspot.com/

(Gospel songs) Can You Be Helped With Remote Or Distant Healing ...By Admin Like noted psychic healer Edgar Cayce at the beginning of the century there are now many practioners of this particular esoteric art that claim to be proficient in sending spiritual energy to heal others often over great distances. ...Gospel Contact - http://www.gospelcontact.info

Web TV shows porn, without the sexReuters via Yahoo! News Thu, 09 Oct 2008 6:28 AM PDTIt started when three brothers joked about making pornography for fans of the genre who happen to be offended by on-screen sex. Out of that joke came an idea for a website, and they called it "PG Porn."

Britain to compensate Pitcairn sex abuse victimsAFP via Yahoo! News Thu, 09 Oct 2008 6:12 AM PDTVictims of sex offences committed on the remote Pacific island of Pitcairn would be eligible for compensation, Britain said on Thursday.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

TheZBlog: Eye-Balled News



Eye Balled News: Whole Brain Eradiation Not Without Consequences, Vets and Brain Injuries, Medicare, The Elderly, Crime Survivors and News From Brevard County

VA quadruples payment to vets with brain injuriesAP via Yahoo! News Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:14 PM PDTThe government is more than quadrupling monthly payments to some veterans suffering brain injuries, as the number of such war wounds mounts from the roadside bombings of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has SpreadHealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 23 Sep 2008 9:01 AM PDTTUESDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The common practice of adding whole brain radiation to more focused radiation treatment for cancers that have spread to the brain not only caused greater learning and memory problems, but also was associated with a shorter survival time in a controlled study.



Crime Victims Advocates and Law Enforcement Leaders Unite in Support of Prop. 9 - Marsy's Law: the Crime Victims' Bill ...Centre Daily Times Tue, 23 Sep 2008 2:31 PM PDTThe Yes on Proposition 9 campaign - Marsy's Law: The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - announced today a lengthy bipartisan list of supporters including crime victim advocates, district attorneys, sheriffs, police chiefs, labor, and concerned Californians from across the state and nation. Campaign leaders include Harriet Salarno, President of Crime Victims United of California, ...

US: Improve Treatment of Crime VictimsAlertNet Tue, 23 Sep 2008 6:30 AM PDTSource: Human Rights Watch (San Francisco, September 23, 2008) – The United States has not incorporated into its domestic criminal justice systems many of the recommended standards for the treatment of crime victims set out ...


US awards contracts in hunt for versatile biodefense drugsCIDRAP Tue, 23 Sep 2008 4:05 PM PDTSep 23, 2008 (CIDRAP News) – Two organizations recently reported winning US government contracts for research on drugs that could work against multiple bioterror-related diseases such as plague, tularemia, and anthrax.

Professed architect of 9/11 sounds offThe Kansas City Star Tue, 23 Sep 2008 8:41 PM PDTGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba Professed Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed took center stage in a military court Tuesday.

Khalid Sheik Mohammed questions judge at Guantanamo war courtMcClatchy Washington Bureau Tue, 23 Sep 2008 4:49 PM PDTGUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — At the war court Tuesday, the alleged 9/11 mastermind pressed his military judge to reveal his religious affiliation — and the Marine colonel presiding at the Sept. 11, 2001, terror trial made clear that he is not a Jew.

Judge: Pakistani Defendant Must Undergo Psych TestWCBS-TV New York Tue, 23 Sep 2008 1:13 PM PDTTo supporters, Aafia Siddiqui is a devout Muslim, a scholar educated at MIT and Brandeis, who fled to Pakistan after 9/11 because of anti-Muslim sentiment. To U.S. authorities, she is a reminder of the constant threat of terrorism, someone willing to blow up landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty. Siddiqui, 36, now sits in a federal lockup in Brooklyn, nursing bullet wounds suffered in a ...



Economy fuels mental health problemsContra Costa Times Tue, 23 Sep 2008 6:35 PM PDTAcross the country, people are seeking mental health services at a level not seen since 9/11

Chrysler plans to sell electric car in 2010, muscles in on GM's VoltCanadian Business Tue, 23 Sep 2008 6:29 PM PDTTom Krisher, The Associated Press September 23, 2008 - 9:11 p.m.

Housing costs gobble up more income, Census shows Florida Today - Sep 23 2:22 AM EDT
Children Hide In Home After Being Chased By Sex Offender
Sep 23 12:22 PM EDT
A sex offender, who lives a block away from a bus stop in Sanford, is accused of terrorizing a group of children on their way home from school. AT THE SCENE: Images Show Scene Where Sex Offender Stalked Children VIDEO REPORT: Children Say Sex Offender Whispered "Come Here Kids" SEARCH: Sex Offenders In Your Neighborhood

Potential Reversal Of Autism ?Gather.com - Boston,MA,USAFragile X is a mutation on the X chromosome that can cause mental retardation and autism. Until now, there has been no treatment. But Bear discovered that ...

Rolling Thunder Modifieds and The Plaid 19 Join Forces to Fight ...WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USAThis 75 lap feature will be a fundraising event to help fight Autism and also help raise awareness to find a cure. At the beginning of the 2008 season, ...See all stories on this topic
REGISTER TO VOTE NOW – TIME IS RUNNING OUT
VIERA, Fla. -- Time is running out to register for the November 4th General Election. Those who are not yet registered to vote in Brevard County or wish to update their records will need to do so by Monday, October 6 at 5 pm.
For more information, call the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections office at 633-2124 (Viera), 264-6740 (North Brevard), 454-6606 (Beaches), 952-6328 (South Brevard), or 255-4455 ( Central Brevard ) or visit the website at: brevardelections.org
9/11 rememberedLa CaƱada Valley Sun Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:52 PM PDTLos Angeles County Fire Department firefighters from Station 82 in La Canada remembered 9/11 early Thursday morning. Stations from across Los Angeles County joined in an 'All Call' followed by a moment of silence.

Professed 9/11 Mastermind Questions Impartiality Of Military JudgeHartford Courant Wed, 24 Sep 2008 0:22 AM PDTProfessed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed took center stage in a military court Tuesday as he questioned the judge's impartiality and acted as the de facto spokesman for his four co-defendants.

9/11 theme license plates are OK in N.J.The Record Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:38 PM PDTHave you seen any license plates bearing the letters GETOSAMA? No? Well, there's one in New York State, but the retired policeman who uses it had to file a federal lawsuit against the state Department of Motor Vehicles to keep it — at least while his case continues to drag through the courts.

9-11 defendant questions judge about his opinions, religious beliefsFort Worth Star-Telegram Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:13 PM PDTBy PETER FINN GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Invoking names such as Jerry Falwell and Pat Buchanan, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the admitted organizer of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, probed the private opinions of the military judge overseeing his case Tuesday in a series of sometimes testy exchanges during a hearing on the judge’s impartiality. Mohammed began by asking the judge, Marine Col. ...









Congressman Weldon to Give Keynote at 2008 National Autism ...MarketWatch - USAA long-time advocate for children with autism, the Congressman has been responsible for spearheading efforts to eliminate toxins from vaccines, ...See all stories on this topic
Rare genetic disorder gives clues to autism, epilepsy, mental ...EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USAIf this could be done safely in humans, it might be possible to ameliorate the symptoms of epilepsy, mental retardation and autism, which are frequent ...See all stories on this topic

International Scientific Conference Features Advances In VaccineBioResearch Online (press release) - Horsham,PA,USAThese projects include development of respiratory virus, cervical cancer, anthrax and malaria vaccines, as well as therapeutic antibodies to treat influenza ...See all stories on this topic
Flu Shot Does Not Reduce Risk of DeathAmerican Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USALouis Pasteur is the grandfather of the vaccine-for-profit industry, the creator of the first vaccines (rabies, anthrax, and smallpox) with the financial ...See all stories on this topic

PC World - Business Center: Accused of Tolerating Scammers, an ISP ...Sep 22, 2008 ... Intercage's Kacperski had ignored complaints about illegal ... Wireless LAN Standard to Cut Power Use From 2010 The upcoming 802.11v ...

More FLDS members indicted on sexual assault chargesCNN - USA(CNN) -- Three more members of a polygamous sect led by Warren Jeffs are facing sexual assault charges, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Tuesday. ...See all stories on this topic

Mobile warning for childrenABC Online - AustraliaMARK COLVIN: New Swedish research suggests that children may be five times more likely to develop brain cancer if they use mobile phones. ...See all stories on this topic
Mobile phone usage in children increases the chances of brain ...HealthJockey.com - Mumbai,Maharashtra,IndiaIf the Cancer Research is to be believed then practically half of all primary brain tumours are gliomas. Additionally researchers also indicate that those ...See all stories on this topic
Over-55s Fear Dementia More Than Cancer, but They Can Take Action ...RedOrbit - Dallas,TX,USABRAIN Research about the effect of exercising and challenging the brain, by learning new skills or doing puzzles, including crosswords and sudoku, ...See all stories on this topic

The Age
Mobile use 'increases cancer risk in children'The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,AustraliaChildren who use mobile phones are five times more likely to develop brain tumours than those who don't, according to research presented at a British ...See all stories on this topic

Health alliance formed to assist elderlyBusiness First of Buffalo Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:27 PM PDTA new initiative is bringing together private and non-profit nursing homes and providers of care for the elderly.

Monthly Medicare premiums won't rise for 2009Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:27 AM PDTWasington — The monthly premium for the vast majority of the elderly and disabled participating in Medicare will hold steady at $96.40 next year. It's the first time since 2000 that the charge for health coverage is not increasing. Premiums usually go up to reflect higher costs and demand for care projected for the coming year. Such increases will most certainly occur in 2009, but they will be

Port St. Lucie may adopt stricter limits on where sex offenders can liveSun-Sentinel Tue, 23 Sep 2008 6:54 AM PDTPending final approval from the City Council, Port St. Lucie will join a growing list of Florida cities and counties that have gone beyond state limits for where sex offenders can and cannot live.

Lesbian soldier gains compensation after unwanted sex offersThailandnews.net Tue, 23 Sep 2008 4:09 AM PDTA lesbian soldier in the UK has claimed senior British Army officers ordered her to keep quiet about unwanted sex offers by a male sergeant at Army stables.


Whole brain radiation increases risk of learning and memory problems in cancer patientsEurekAlert! Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:36 AM PDT( University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ) Cancer patients who receive stereotactic radiosurgery and whole brain radiation therapy for the treatment of metastatic brain tumors have more than twice the risk of developing learning and memory problems than those treated with SRS alone, according to new research from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
















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