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We are delighted to bring you selected recent stories and news about important developments in neuroscience and the incidence and impact of brain and nerve disorders on Canadians. Articles may be in either English or French:

November 16, 2008 NeuroScience Canada researchers discover  novel therapy for chronic pain October 10,2008 Prime Minister Harper promises funding for a major study on neurological diseases. http://www.neurosci_neurosciencecanada.ca/files/NHCC_letter_to_editor.doc

Le 12 mars 2008
Le Québec vit une importante pénurie de neurochirurgiens, rapporte le quotidien La Presse. 

March 11, 2008
The Globe & Mail reports that anxiety disorders are more prevalent than attention-deficit disorder among children - yet help is in short supply.

March 9, 2008
The New York Times reports on the regular use of prescription drugs to improve academic performance.

February 19, 2008
University of Saskatchewan professor and NeuroScience Canada partner, Dr. Valerie Verge, helps drive push to attract money for MS research.

January 21, 2008
Opinion article by Dr. Pierre Chartrand, Acting President of CIHR, on the importance of partnerships in health research.

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