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Simple urine test might be helpful in early brain tumor detection
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Nagoya [Japan], June 17 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by Nagoya University researchers suggest that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors.
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New approach appears to better classify and treat brain tumors
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Augusta (Georgia) [US], January 24 (ANI): A new study has revealed that looking directly at the RNA of brain tumour cells can provide objective and efficient evidence to better classify a tumour category, leading towards more effective treatment of it.
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Singer Tom Parker diagnosed with brain tumor
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): English singer Tom Parker on Monday said that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and is undergoing treatment for it.
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Scientists develop unique treatment method for brain cancer among children
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 29 (ANI): A group of researchers have come up with a unique combination treatment method to combat Medulloblastoma--the most common type of brain cancer that affects children.
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Ebola virus a new ally in fight against deadly brain tumors, say Scientist
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): In a breakthrough, scientists have analysed that certain elements of one of the world's deadliest viruses-Ebola, can be used in combating Glioblastomas, which are relentless, hard-to-treat, and often lethal brain tumors.
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Taylor Swift reveals that her Mom has been diagnosed with a brain tumor
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): American singer Taylor Swift has revealed that her mother Andrea Swift, who was fighting breast cancer, has been diagnosed with brain tumor.
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Scientists breach the brain fortress to cure tumors
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 16 (ANI): Researchers have figured out a new method to bypass the blood-brain barrier in situations where it begins to play a counterproductive role by expelling the immune system cell through its drainage system.
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Swedish Singer Marie Fredriksson passes away at 61
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 10 (ANI): Swedish pop-singer Marie Fredriksson passed away at the age of 61 on Tuesday following a prolonged ailment.
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Women face more cognitive issues after brain tumor radiation, more likely
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 25 (ANI): Women who undergo radiation therapy to treat childhood brain tumour are more likely to suffer long-term cognitive impairment than male survivors, claims a study.
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Brain tumors may respond to immunotherapy: Study
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a slow-growing brain tumor in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, which helps to boost the immune system in fighting cancer.
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CT scan may increase brain tumor risk
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] July 19 (ANI): A new study shows that CT Scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk of brain tumors.
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Exposure to pesticide during pregnancy ups risk of brain tumor in kids
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 04 (ANI): Mommies-to-be, please take note! Exposure to pesticides, particularly insecticides, during pregnancy increases the risk of brain tumor in kids, finds a study.
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