Oncology & Cancer
Intraventricular immunovirotherapy: A translational step forward
A new research perspective titled "Intraventricular immunovirotherapy; a translational step forward" has been published in Oncotarget.
Jan 26, 2023
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News tagged with brain cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers circumvent radiation resistance in subtype of brain tumors
It's a good news, bad news story. Patients whose brain tumors have a mutated enzyme called IDH1 typically live longer than those without the mutation. But even as these tumors are initially less aggressive, they always come ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Medical research
Brain tumor clinical trial: Failed Alzheimer's drug that boosts effect of radiotherapy to be tested in humans this year
Cancer researchers in Spain are set to launch a clinical trial this year testing a new combination radiotherapy treatment for brain tumors. A combination of chemoradiotherapy and azeliragon, a drug working as a RAGE inhibitor, ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Health informatics
Using machine learning to predict brain tumor progression
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a computational model to predict the growth of deadly brain tumours more accurately.
Jan 16, 2023
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Genetics
Study identifies cause for mysterious cases of epilepsy in children
Epilepsy is present in 4% of the population, and is among the most common brain disorders in children. Modern medicine can prevent most seizure recurrences, but approximately 20% of patients do not respond to treatment.
Jan 12, 2023
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Medications
First test of anti-cancer agent PAC-1 in human clinical trials shows promise
A phase I clinical trial of PAC-1, a drug that spurs programmed cell death in cancer cells, found only minor side effects in patients with end-stage cancers. The drug stalled the growth of tumors in the five people in the ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Biomedical technology
New sensor uses MRI to detect light deep in the brain
Using a specialized MRI sensor, MIT researchers have shown that they can detect light deep within tissues such as the brain.
Dec 22, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Cracking the mystery behind a deadly brain cancer
The brain cancer, glioblastoma, is a fierce and formidable opponent. Its millions of victims include Senator John McCain, President Biden's son, Beau, and famed film critic Gene Siskel, to name just a few. Most patients succumb ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
AI better than human eye at predicting brain metastasis outcomes, find researchers
A recent study by York University researchers suggests an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technique they developed is considerably more effective than the human eye when it comes to predicting therapy outcomes in ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study identifies novel epigenetic changes in pediatric brain cancer
Investigators have identified previously unknown sets of epigenetic changes in pediatric brain tumors, which could serve as novel therapeutic targets and provide alternative treatment options for patients, according to a ...
Dec 6, 2022
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