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How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits
How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits Researchers have demonstrated that heavy alcohol use can damage brain circuits critical for decision-making in rats, leading to long-term behavioral issues. The study found that even after a monthslong withdrawal period, rats exposed to high amounts of alcohol exhibited poor decision-making during a complex task. The researchers linked […]
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Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy A common cause of shaken baby incidents is continuous crying. Cavan Images via Getty Images In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. […]
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