Science News for November 8, 1997

Hopkins Team Shows New Ways To Prevent Brain Damage During Cardiac Surgery

Researchers have discovered a promising approach to protecting the brain from damage during heart bypass surgery, using chemicals that inhibit nitric oxide production and reduce glutamate accumulation. Patient trials are expected to start in early 1998.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateNov 8, 1997

Parental Warmth And Guidance Help Black Teens Succeed In School

Research suggests that parental control, when combined with warmth and affection, is essential for Black teens' academic success. Students who reported high levels of family closeness had higher levels of self-esteem and were more likely to believe they had the skills and abilities to do well in school.

SourceOhio State University·DateNov 8, 1997