Congleton mum's brain tumour detected week after baby born
Abi Naylor put migraines down to the stress of giving birth - but doctors found a 2.75in (7cm) tumour. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pioneering NHS trial targets brain tumours before surgery
Exclusive: Radiotherapy prior to operation could be key to reducing likelihood of tumours regrowing quickly, researchers sayThe NHS has begun a world-first clinical trial of a pioneering treatment technique aimed at extending the lives of people with brain tumours.A team of radiologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists, nurses, physicists and pathologists are using detailed MRI scans and highly targeted radiotherapy before surgery with the aim of reducing the likelihood of tumours growing back quickly, thereby helping patients live longer.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Cancer research Medical research NHS Health Science UK news Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good results for 2022 despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Basel, 2 February 2023Group sales grow by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs, despite lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisionsPharmaceuticals Division salesincrease by 2%; continued strong growth of newer medicines more than compensating for the impact of biosimilars and lower sales of Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19)Diagnostics Division salesgrow by 3%; ongoing strong momentum in base business (+7%) more than compensating for the continuing decline in the demand for COVID-19 tests in the second half of the yearHighlightsin the fourth quarter of 2022 (incl. January 2023):US approvals ofLun...
Source: Roche Media News - February 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good results for 2022 despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Group sales grow by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs, despite lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisionsPharmaceuticals Division salesincrease by 2%; continued strong growth of newer medicines more than compensating for the impact of biosimilars and lower sales of Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19)Diagnostics Division salesgrow by 3%; ongoing strong momentum in base business (+7%) more than compensating for the continuing decline in the demand for COVID-19 tests in the second half of the yearHighlightsin the fourth quarter of 2022 (incl. January 2023):US approvals ofLunsumio (follicular lymp...
Source: Roche Investor Update - February 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cannock twin's tumour awareness bid after brother's death
Jack Parton, now 15, was diagnosed with leukaemia weeks after brother Ben died from a brain tumour. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Woman credits her newborn son for discovering potentially life-changing brain tumour
Abi Naylor had excruciating headaches after giving birth to baby Roman, which was later found to be caused by a brain tumour. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dad, 49, given months to live after his ear infection turned out to be a brain tumour
Almost 11,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
PET imaging effective for guiding treatment of pediatric brain cancer
PET imaging can help guide treatment decisions in children with brain tumor...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Machine learning, radiomics differentiates glioma (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
'You know if there is something wrong with your child': Dad shares two brain tumour signs
Rob Spong's little girl, Lacey-Mae, who was four at the time, began complaining of headaches and was frequently bumping into things. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
RSNA launches AI certificate course
The RSNA is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate cours...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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RSNA AI challenge focuses on brain tumors
RSNA announces AI challenge winners (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Extent of Tumor Resection Linked to Overall Survival in Low-Grade Glioma
TUESDAY, Jan. 17, 2023 -- For patients with diffuse low-grade glioma, the extent of surgical tumor resection (EOR) is associated with overall survival (OS), with improved OS seen with EOR≥75 percent, according to a study published online Jan. 4... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
MR spectroscopy distinguishes recurrent brain tumors from necrosis
MR spectroscopy imaging can effectively distinguish between recurrent brai...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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MR spectroscopy links ADHD drugs to positive emotions (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Rise in Cervical Cancer Mortality; Drug Active in Kids' Glioma; Vit D and Melanoma
(MedPage Today) -- A California study showed a concerning increase in cervical cancer mortality among women 65 or older, the age at which routine screening is no longer recommended. (UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - January 13, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
MRI, PET boost central nervous system disease treatment discovery
Neuroimaging modalities such as MRI, PET, and SPECT have key roles to play i...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Brain lesions on DWI-MRI linked to poor outcomes for some
7T MRI and 3D printing uncover signs of severe MS (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
'Eye test saved my life': Woman, 30, diagnosed with brain tumour after routine check
The woman's story underlines the importance of attending routine health check-ups. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
