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April 12, 2008: Headlines

Scaling that summit could cost you a few brain cells

Posted Sat, Apr 12, midnight

Often joked about in the mountain-climbing world, the aftereffects of oxygen deprivation is no laughing matter, as they may point to long-lasting symptoms. A recent study suggests that climbing to high altitudes may cause irreversible brain damage.

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