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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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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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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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Brain tumor next to the brain stem treated with Radio Surgery
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): In an exemplary case of medical excellence in the treatment of brain tumors, doctors at Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi recently helped a 55-year-old woman combat a serious brain tumor, which was leading to progressively worsening neurological complication
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Radiotherapy may cause long-term cognitive impairment
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 10 (ANI): U.S. researchers have found that radiation therapy (RT) used for treating patients with brain tumors can alter neural networks and cause long-term cognitive impairment.
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Report suggests neglected cancer is killing many youth
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[India], Oct. 11 (ANI): A recent report shows thatfunding for research into brain tumors is still woefully inadequate, despite it being the biggest cancer killer of children and people under the age of 40.
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Persistent headache is most ignored common ailment despite being symptom o
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [England], Sept. 15 (ANI): As per a recent analysis, constant headaches are being ignored by sufferers despite being aware of the fact that they are a common indicator of brain tumors.
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