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- noun The
protection ofneurons fromneurodegeneration
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L-carnitine and neuroprotection in the animal model of mitochondrial dysfunction.
The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009
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On the hypes and falls in neuroprotection: Targeting the NMDA receptor.
The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009
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Mechanisms of neuroprotection from HIV envelope protein toxicity.
The Other Brain R. Douglas Fields 2009
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Scientists discovered that 7 - to 10-year-olds with a member of a family of genes implicated in development, nerve cell regeneration and neuroprotection display reduced spatial learning and memory, associated with later-life cognitive impairments.
November 5th, 2007 2007
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Most recently, his research has involved duplicating the effect of a clot in a rat's brain and finding that "we got substantial neuroprotection," said Dr. Stein.
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Dietrich devoted the last 10 minutes of his presentation to the potential benefits of induced hypothermia for neuroprotection — the rapid cooling of the body to reduce metabolic demand and to prevent further damage from swelling and other inflammatory mechanisms.
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Researchers wrote, "Cannabinoids offer a multi-faceted approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by providing neuroprotection and reducing neuroinflammation, whilst simultaneously supporting the brain's intrinsic repair mechanisms by augmenting neurotrophin expression and enhancing neurogenesis (the formation of new brain cells)."
Paul Armentano: Research Leaves No Cloud In Medical Pot Debate 2008
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To some degree, the exercising had offered "neuroprotection."
NYT > Home Page By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS 2011
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To some degree, the exercising had offered "neuroprotection."
NYT > Home Page By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS 2011
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Rexahn has multiple clinical programs planned for investigating Serdaxin in the treatment of anxiety disorders, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative illnesses, neuroprotection and biodefense uses.
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Enrolls First Patient in Serdaxin® Phase IIb Clinical Trial - Yahoo! Finance 2011
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