Scientists drug combo that may give some hope for lethal childhood brain cancer sufferers
After using computer algorithms to sour through 9,000 possible drug combinations, Stanfors scientists found a pair with potential for treating diffuse intrinsic glioma, a rare and lethal childhood cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists find promising drug combination against lethal childhood brain cancers
(NIH/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)) Researchers have devised a new, promising plan of attack against deadly childhood brain cancers called diffuse midline gliomas (DMG). NCATS and Stanford University scientists and their colleagues showed that combining two drugs killed DMG patient cells grown in the laboratory and in animal models. The drugs countered the effects of a genetic mutation that causes the diseases. Their studies also uncovered an unrecognized vulnerability in the cancer cells that scientists may be able to exploit. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
How do gliomas evolve?
(Jackson Laboratory) The Glioma Longitudinal Analysis (GLASS) Consortium characterized diffuse glioma cells both before and after therapy to characterize how they change and why this form of malignant brain cancer is so difficult to treat. The findings provide a foundation for further research and the opportunity for the clinical community to predict the effectiveness of newly developed treatments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 20, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Pioneering blood test which uses AI to quickly scan for brain tumours is up to 90% accurate
The test, developed by University of Edinburgh, was able to identify signs gliomas, the most common form of brain tumour, with a 90 per cent success rate. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science Saturday: Glioma Forecast? Excellent Chance for Better Weather says Researcher
Entering the Mathematical Neuro-Oncology lab on Mayo Clinic's location in Scottsdale, Arizona, is like walking onto the bridge of a ship in some fictional universe. There's a definite "Star Trek" vibe. "Yes, 'Star Trek' is good," laughs Kristin Swanson, Ph.D., a mathematical oncologist at Mayo Clinic, "but I like 'Big Bang Theory.' I kind of joke that that's [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - October 25, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: news
Be mindful of respiratory, motion issues with GBCAs
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 22, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Six-year-old ’s death leads to hope of new drug for childhood cancer
Parents of Abbie Mifsud created the charity that has funded vital research on brain stem tumoursResearchers say they are close to testing a drug that could tackle a previously untreatable childhood brain cancer. The condition is known as DIPG – diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma – and every year it affects between 30 to 40 boys and girls, aged between five and 10. All develop tumours caused by the condition and die, often within months of their diagnoses.But now scientists believe they may soon be able to tackle the condition – and one of the key organisations involved is a remarkable charity set up by Amanda and Ray M...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 20, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie, Observer Science Editor Tags: Drugs Health Science Society UK news Source Type: news
RT improves elderly brain cancer patient survival
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Virtual reality may help plan, guide glioma resection (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 18, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
RT boosts elderly brain cancer patient survival
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Virtual reality may help plan, guide glioma resection (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 18, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
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Virtual reality, 3D printing resolve obscure lung cancer (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 18, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
FET-PET can be useful for glioma evaluations
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SNMMI: FET-PET aids pediatric brain cancer patients (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 18, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Tocagen Reports Results of Toca 5 Phase 3 Trial in Recurrent Brain Cancer
Management to host conference call today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2019 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Tocagen Inc. (Nasdaq: TOCA), a clinical-stage, cancer-selective gene therapy company, today announced that the Toca 5 P... Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology Tocagen, glioma, brain cancer, gene therapy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - September 12, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Blue Earth touts talks at ASTRO 2019
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Blue Earth promotes results for PET/CT agent (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
MS patients show signs of gadolinium retention on MRI
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German study may offer new way to detect gadolinium (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 10, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Virtual reality relieves kids' anxiety over chest x-ray
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Virtual reality may help plan, guide glioma resection (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 9, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
