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Study finds tiny channels in skull that could play ‘vital role’ in meningitis treatment

Findings could lead to new strategies to treat meningitis, say scientists

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Queensland's Mount Isa Mines faces $5m lawsuit over allegations lead poisoning caused teenager's brain damage

The mother of a Queensland teenager with an intellectual disability is suing mining company Mount Isa Mines for $5 million in damages, alleging her daughter's brain damage is the result of lead poisoning caused by emissions from the mine.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

Dead woman among New Yorkers signed up for posts in Brooklyn’s Democratic Party

Alfreida Davis, a housing activist and lifelong Brooklyn resident, died following brain surgery complications on Nov. 1, 2020.

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Scottish couple spend £4,000 on dream cruise only to be thrown off over covid scare

Janet and Ian Anderson had booked their dream holiday to the canary islands after Ian recovered from a brain tumour, only to be told they had to leave the ship minutes before it departed.

Edinburgh Live · May 8, 2022

AFL trying to ‘divide and conquer’ over brain bank endorsement, concussion expert says

Dr Adrian Cohen says league’s hesitation to choose Australian Sports Brain Bank shows it is overlooking its ‘specific expertise’

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022

Scots youngster to have inoperable rare tumour treated in US medical trial

Eight-year-old Rudi has been "officially accepted" for a programme of immunotherapy that his family hopes will slow or stop the growth of the mass on his brain.

Daily Record · May 7, 2022

'Brain Training': The New Frontier for eSports

The days of playing your favorite game for hours at a time to stay competitive in eSports are gone, with gamers now focusing on brain development, if one leading team is to be believed. At the Team Liquid training center in the Dutch city of Utrecht, coach David Tillberg-Persson, alias…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022

School holds special day for Zane Slomka

A student diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour had a day full of his favourite things, thanks to the Branxton school community.

Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2022

Nurse, 24, whose 'clumsiness' and short temper turned out to be brain tumour

Fern Cameron, 24, noticed her mood was changing and she was getting more short-tempered and easily wound up, she was referred for an MRI scan which revealed a brain tumour

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

Capitol rioters plead guilty to assaulting police officer who suffered heart attack and brain trauma

Iowa man admitted to assaulting Michael Fanone as part of a plea deal, report says

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022