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...memory, too much of it can lead to cell death. That's what happens during a stroke: when brain cells are deprived of oxygen, they release huge amounts of glutamate, which overstimulates nearby NMDA receptors and kills their host cells. Nature may have designed NR2B-based receptors to taper off in adult brains for a reason. Some scientists fear that the altered mice may be prone to strokes. "You might worry about what happens when these animals get old," says neuroscientist Larry Squire of the University of California, San Diego...
Most psychiatrists, despite their enthusiasm for the new antidepressants, write prescriptions for only six months to a year and taper the dosage toward the end. Even Fassler admits, "We try to use medication for the minimum amount of time possible. And with a younger child, we're more cautious about using medication because we have less research concerning both the effectiveness and the long-term consequences and side effects." Says Michael Faenza, president of the National Mental Health Association: "I feel very strongly that no child should be receiving medication without counseling. Medication is just one spoke in the wheel...
...DeNunzio, Killar and Soltis now get ready for Nationals, which is held at Penn State on March 18. They will train hard this week then taper as the competition draws near. DeNunzio and Killar are expected to be among the top six seeds in their respective weight classes...
...need to get guys healthy," Weiss said. "We will start to taper down and training will be more individualized...
...need to get guys healthy," Coach Weiss said. "We will start to taper down and training will be more individualized...