Cooling brain to prevent brain damage

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Techniques that rapidly chill the brain could prevent damage and even aid resuscitation after a heart attack (Image: Argonne National Laboratory)

We all know that a cool cloth applied to the forehead can ease a headache, but now researchers are investigating whether technologies that cool the brain itself could prevent brain damage following a stroke or cardiac arrest. Similar techniques could also protect the heart and kidneys from damage during surgery.  Link to read full article 

Source: The New Scientist