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In The News
Below is a yearly listing of archived In The News articles through 11/23/2009.
2009
Evaluation Proposed for Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Growth Factor Role in Brain Development
Gene Discovery Links Obesity to Brain
White Matter Changes May Predict Dementia Risk
Exercise May Help Improve Memory Problems
Marijuana May Reduce Memory Impairment in Aging Brain
Autism Community Mourns Dr. Ted Carr
Menopause Transition May Cause Trouble Learning
Researchers Shed Light on Esophageal Disease
Non-Traditional Stroke Symptoms More Common in Women
Web Site for Parents and Educators of Deaf Children
Gene Linked to Autism Risk, Especially in Boys
Radiofrequency Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus
California Senate Establishes Autism Committee
New Research on Huntington's Disease
Decreased Risk of Facial Fractures in Motor Vehicle Crashes
Effects of Caffeine Withdrawal on Brain
ALS Stem Cell Therapy Collaboration in Utah
Pesticide Exposure Increases Parkinson's Risk
Mediterranean Diet and Cognitive Impairment Risk
Social Isolation May Affect Post-Stroke Survival
Physical Frailty Linked to Alzheimer's
T-cells Show Promise for ALS Therapies
Cognitive Decline Begins in Late 20s
Prosthetic Ear Created with Silicone
HIV Effects on Nervous System
Scientists Propose New Theory of Autism
Eating Fish May Help Lower Stroke Risk
Iron-moving Malfunction May Underlie Neurodegenerative Diseases
Coping with "Chemo Brain"
Potential Treatment for Stroke Rehab
Aneurysms Don't Occur Earlier in Second Generation
Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome
Cochlear Implant Surgery Safe For Elderly Patients
Soybean Product Fights Alzheimer's-linked Protein
Gesturing May Improve Later Vocabulary
Tea May Reduce Stroke Risk
Driving Safety Tests For People with Alzheimer's
Possible Treatment Option for Fragile X
Exercise May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Early Alzheimer's
Worms Provide Clues for Treating Brain Diseases
How Brain Sees Objects in Depth
Possible Treatment for Niemann-Pick C
Gene Mutations Linked to Most Common Brain Cancers
Perceived Quality of Life by Children with Implants
Olfaction Helps Fruit Flies Find Mates
Seizure Detection in Newborns
Newborn Thryoid Function and Cognitive Development Not Linked
Treating Alzheimer's Like Brain Injury
Long-Term Cognition Study
Mental Skills Decline Even Without Dementia
America's Most Literate Cities
Decreased Infant Mortality with Increased Hand Washing
Protein Plays Key Role in Nervous System Development
Statins May Protect Against Memory Loss
Decision-Making Similar in Bees and Humans
Memory Problems and Gender

2008
Green Tea Compounds Could Have Brain Benefits
Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage
Low-Carb Diets Can Affect Cognition
Rett Syndrome Gene Discoveries
Epilepsy Drug May Increase Autism Risk
Preventable Form of Dementia
Genetic Predictors of Esophageal Cancer Identified
Potential Target for Therapeutic Alzheimer's Strategy
Breakfast Improves Diet Quality
Moths with a Nose for Learning
Autism Safety in West Virginia
Next Phase of NIH Children's Study
Co-existing Complications for Alzheimer's
New Online Support Community for Autism
Age Advantage in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survival
Noninvasive Test for Fetal Down Syndrome
Breastfeeding Linked to Decreased Behavioral Problems
Noise Control Ordinance Planned in San Francisco
Gene Mutation Causes Deafness
Hearing Testing Event for Audio Pros
NAFDA, SAA Merge
No Memory Effects from Gingko Biloba
Brain Training Boosts Intelligence, Working Memory
Social Interactions Increase Lifespan
Campaign to Protect Tween Hearing
Possible Heart Risk with ADHD Medication
Hospice Lawsuit to Prevent Medicare Reimbursement Cuts
Stem Cells Could Improve Stroke Damage
Gingko Extract and Alzheimer's Symptoms
The Nose Detects Danger
CDC: Most U.S. Parents Are Vaccinating
Flies Depend on Sense of Smell to Survive
Joint Commission to Develop Culturally Competent Care Standards
Sleep Apnea Linked to Behavior Problems
Swallowing in Rett Syndrome
New ALS Studies Aim to Improve Care
"Induced" Stem Cells from Patients with ALS
St. John's Wort Ineffective for ADHD
Effect of Financial Disclosures in Research
Study Links Diabetes and Alzheimer's
Evolution of Vocal Communication
New Guideline for Vertigo Treatment
Early Brain Changes in Children of Patients with Alzheimer's
How the Brain Tackles an Ethical Dilemma
Biomarkers for Early Alzheimer's ID
Brain Injury Action Plan in Georgia
Low Childhood IQ Linked to Dementia
Too Many Choices Tax Brain
Preserving Language in Public Schools
Vitamin A Reduces Infant Mortality
Birdsongs Give Insights Into Learning New Behaviors
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Treatment
Better Picture of Critical Brain Functions
Memory Loss Linked to Poor Diet
Effects of Drugs on Infant Brains
Medical Research and the Economy
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
Irritating Smells Alert Special Cells
Anticipating a Laugh Reduces Stress
Memory Loss Less Common in Older Americans
Justice O'Connor, Gingrich Address Senate on Alzheimer's
NIH Launches Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Medication Risks for Seniors with Disabilities
Obesity Linked to Dementia Risk
Plant Molecules May Have Alzheimer's Benefits
Targeting Neuronal Cells Slows ALS Progression
Online Support for Hearing Aid Tax Credit
TBI Task Force Launched in PA
Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
New NIH Usher Syndrome Resources
ALS Aggregates Composed of Single Protein
Vaccine Ethics Center Launched
Brain Yields Clues to Stress
No Medical Benefit from Aromatherapy
California Introduces Autism Legislation
Zebrafish Used in Hearing Loss Screening
NIH Names Autism Centers of Excellence
Vision Correction Improves Preschool Performance
iPods Do Not Affect Pacemaker Function
Rosemary May Fight Free Radical Damage
Fish, Omega-3's Lower Memory Problem Risk
Minute Lead Levels Cause Brain Damage in Children
Autism-like Behavior in Mutant Mice
Degenerative Eye Disease Doubles Stroke Risk
Election Year Politics and the Brain
Gene Determines Body Odor
Autism Genome Data Released
Lack of Data on Nursing Home MRSA Prevention
Potential Parkinson's Risk Factor Identified
Recurrent Genetic Deletion Linked to Autism
Protein May Identify Autism Mechanisms
Rapid Bursts of Language Evolution
Animal Testing in Federal Research
Painful Memories Hardest to Forget
Caffeine May Protect Memory in Women
Culture Influences Brain Cells
Effectiveness of Memory Games
Hospitalizations for GERD Increase
CDC Fragile X Funding Doubles
Memory Suppression Mechanism Found
Autism Prevention Study Launched
Blood May Help Us Think
Physical Function Tied to Stroke Risk
Sugary Beverages May Increase Alzheimer's Risk
'Brain Signature' for Cigarette Cravings
VA Targets TBI and PTSD

2007
Effects of Progesterone on Alzheimer's
Language Influences Hispanics' Medicare Experience
Maternal Link to Alzheimer's
Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia
Employment after Head and Neck Cancer
Hunger Circuits Identified in Brain
Meditation May Fine-tune Attention
Odor Sensitivity Partly Genetic
3D Imaging Captures Alzheimer's Damage
Greater Speed, Accuracy in Russian Readers
Higher Social Skills Are Uniquely Human
New Source of Ear Cells
Alzheimer's Featured on Postage Stamp
Early Alzheimer's Prevention
Language Skills in Implant Recipients
New Federal ADHD Study Planned
New Model of Autism Inheritance
Paying Attention to Attention
Cell Phone Users Hear 'Phantom Rings'
Stem Cells Can Repair Sense of Smell
Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Impairment Risk
Researchers Find New Taste in Fruit Flies
Cynical Shyness Can Precipitate Violence
Vaccine Thwarts Alzheimer's Tangles
Depression Linked to Abnormal Brain Circuits
Year-round Schools Don't Boost Learning
Hearing Loss and Meningitis Risk
Listening Skills Largely Inherited
Memory and Addiction
Pronouns Aid Brain Function
Genetics of Perfect Pitch
Neuromarker May Shed Light on Autism
Ear Drum Perforation May Indicate Brain Injury
New Research on Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Regions of DNA Linked to ASD
When Heart Talks, Brain Listens
Gene for Itch Sensation Discovered
Pollution Linked to Parkinson's Risk
AIDS Interferes with Brain Stem Cells
New Mechanism for Memory Storage
NIH Intensifies Autism Efforts
Vaccine Sought for Alzheimer's
Computer Imaging Assists with Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Sounds of Silence
Protecting Preemies' Brains
Protocol Targets Aggressive Brain Cancer
Bird Song Gives Clues to Stuttering
More Women than Men Have Mid-Life Stroke
ASHA: Inadequate Insurance Hinders TBI Recovery
Special Olympics Founder, Athlete Honored
Alzheimer's Rates to Quadruple by 2050
Sounds of Silence
Joubert Syndrome Gene Identified
Myelin Implicated in Huntington's
Alzheimer's Rates to Quadruple by 2050
Type 2 Diabetes Doubles Stroke Risk
Clues on Cause of ALS
New Acoustic Neuroma Website
Blood Inflammation Plays Role in Alzheimer's
Moths Mimic Sounds to Survive
Genetics of Language
The Face of Foreign Language
Effects of Adult ADHD
New Method to Treat Brain Injuries
Depression May Be Early Parkinson's Sign
New Proteins Implicated in Huntington's Disease
HLAA Reaches Wireless Accessibility Agreement
ASHA Reacts to Medicare HEAR Legislation
NIDCD Director Receives International Honor
Costs of Autism
ASHA Sponsors NPR for Better Hearing and Speech Month
Migraine and Memory
Children's Show Explores Autism
Exercise May Lower Parkinson's Risk
Senators Propose TBI Initiative
Sleep Strengthens Memory
ASHA Lobbies for Direct Access
Brain Areas Linked to Ethnicity Recognition
Brain Oxygen Loss and Alzheimer's
Gene Screen for ALS
Parkinson's and Driving
Zinc Supplements Reduce Pediatric Mortality
Long Lifespan Reversed By Olfaction
New Head of Science and Research at ASHA
Electrical Stimulation and Cognition
Gift-Giving for Nursing Home Residents
Challenges of Food Nutrition Labels
New Research on Repressed Memory
Cell Communication in Williams Syndrome
IV Chemoradiation for Head, Neck Cancer
ASHA Names State Advocacy Director
Organization Calls Autism 'National Emergency'
New Home for Family Touched by Autism
Therapy Possible for Rett Syndrome
Folic Acid May Prevent Cleft Lip and Palate
Hospital Noise Pollution
Memory and Addiction Recovery
Optics Tests for Alzheimer's
New Research on False Memory
Red Wine Reduces Alzheimer's Risk
Cerebral Palsy Correlates Identified
Treatment for Skull Deformation
Cognitive Health Risk of Anemia
Nutrition Label Literacy

2006
Benefits of Apple Juice on Memory
Weight Loss Precedes Dementia Diagnosis
Nutrition and Oral Cancer
Two Strokes and You're Out?
Role of Nutrition in Birth Defects
Stroke Increase in Women
Steroids and Sudden Hearing Loss
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Fails to Improve
Better Second-Language Literacy
Sweet Solution for Alzheimer's Disease?
Docosahexaenoic Acid Cuts Dementia Risk
Strawberries and the Aging Brain
Solution Sought for Allied Health Shortage
Two Types of Vocal Cord Dysfunction Identified
ADVANCE Article Correction
Montessori Education Outcomes
FDA Approves Risperidone for Autism Use
Why Teens Resist Reading
Pick Apples for Good Neurological Health
Stroke Now Second-Ranked Cause of Death
National Head Start Association Names Director
Twins' School Performance
Green Tea Linked to Reduced Mortality
Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Affects Behavior
Memory as Motivator
NINDS Names New Scientific Director
Chemotherapy Offers Clues on Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss and HRT
Americans' Circle of Friends Is Shrinking
Unique Language of Warbling Whales
Ayurvedic and Alzheimer's
New NIMH Autism Trials
Calorie Restriction and Alzheimer's
Study Demonstrates Effect of Helmet Laws
How We Detect Sour Taste
U.S. Stroke Costs Predicted to Top $2.2 Trillion
Assistive Devices Improve Independent Living
Medical Conditions Can Affect Balance
2005 Sports-Related TBI ER Visits Topped 300,000
Senate Approves Combating Autism Act of 2006
Expanded Infant Health Screening
People with Sweet Tooth Eat More Fruit
Newborn Screening and Parental Stress
Ultrasound Used to Regrow Teeth
Motor Symptoms and Parkinson's Risk
Treating Vocal Cord Cancer
Mice Hold Key to Long-Term Memory
Taste Gene May Play Role in Smoking
Future of Wireless Technologies in Healthcare
Non-Hispanic Blacks Have Best Hearing in U.S.
Alzheimer's Prevention Research
Hospital Noise Affects Patients and Staff
Americans Less Healthy than English
Parkinson's Dementia Treatment Approved
Coma Misrepresented in Movies
New Online Brain Tumor Resource
Three Win $100 in Reader Survey Drawing
U.S. Adults Fear Alzheimer's More than Heart Disease
Funding for Gulf War Illnesses Research
Mobile Phone Use Not Linked to Brain Tumor Risk
NIH and Advocacy Groups Fund Autism Research
Spelling Treatment for Dyslexia
High Caloric Diet and ALS Progression
New Tool Studies Brain Development
New Treatment for Brain Tumors
Mixed Messages in Virtual Communication
IL Grant for Stem Cell Research
Aspirin and Antibiotic-Induced Hearing Loss.
Kids Motivated by Control
Judge Issues CA Stem Cell Ruling
On the Scent for Alert Drivers
Conquer Fragile X Founder Appointed to President's Committee
Developmental Disability Pioneer Dies
World Voice Day
Pediatric GERD Often Overlooked
Work Study Jobs for Students with Disabilities
Antibiotic Use in Infants Questioned
Volume Limit Setting for iPod
AAA 2006 Election Results
Strawberries and Cancer Prevention
Cause of Memory Loss Identified
Quality of Life of Young Stroke Patients
Assisted Living Prices Reach Record Levels
Stuttering Holds Workers Back
AAA Announces Convention Keynote Speakers
New CMS Therapy Exceptions Process
Experts Question Autism Stereotypes
Molecule May Hold Key to Learning
E-mail Improves Reading and Writing Scores
Helmets Reduce Injury Risk for Skiers and Snowboarders
Genetic Factors of Alzheimer's
Ice Skaters and Head Injuries
Pediatric ENT Health Observed in February
Three-Pronged Approach to Literacy
ASHA Advocacy on Therapy Caps
Federal Funding for Fragile X
"Memory" of Nicotine Lingers in Brain
Autism-like Deficits Linked to Oxygen Deprivation
Delinquency Prevention Programs
Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Abstract Language Can Emerge Without Input
Botulinum Toxin Can Ease Facial Pain
Coffee Jump-starts Short-term Memory
MI Background Check Legislation for Residential Care Employees Passed

2005
Cognitive Deficits in Bipolar Children
High Blood Pressure and Cognitive Problems
Cocaine Abuse and Parkinson's Disease Linked
HHS Disability Honors
ADHD Researcher Helps Japan Shape Programs
Background Checks Proposed for MI Nursing Home Employees
Audiologist Stumps for Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Ethicist Proposes Stem Cell Policy
Airway Clearance and Smell
Middle-Aged People More Likely to Use CAM
RIF Celebrates 40th Anniversary
African Americans Underestimate Stroke Risk
Helpline for Alzheimer's
ASHA Receives AMA Honor
Low Birth Weight Rates Vary Across U.S.
Memory Loss Is 2nd Greatest Health Fear
Obstacles to Care for Disabled
NIH Funds Autism Genetics Research
Potential Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Treament
Employment Gap Widens for Disabled
ER Visits Dip During Key Baseball Games
ASHA on Capitol Hill
Supreme Court Hears Special Education Case