STUDY FINDS MENTAL GAINS IN A NECK ARTERY TREATMENT

Patients who underwent a minimally invasive procedure to reduce their risk of a stroke by clearing plaque from neck arteries had unexpected gains in memory and mental skills, according to a study that will be presented today at a medical conference in Toronto. The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/01/health/01stent.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)