Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2022·8 min readImplanted Pump Safely Delivered Chemo Straight to the Brain in Patients With Brain CancerA new implantable pump system safely and effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy drugs to those with glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2022·5 min readAerobic Activity Can Reduce the Risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by elevating glucose consumption.Read More
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Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2022·4 min readInflammatory Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Cancer Spread to the BrainIndividuals with a rare type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer are at greater risk of their cancer spreading to the brain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readLong-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsHigher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·5 min readA Potential New Treatment for Brain TumorsResearchers study the effect of letrozole , a drug designed for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, on glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
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Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2022·4 min readAntipsychotic Use Associated With Elevated Risk of Breast CancerStudy reveals a moderate link between antipsychotic use and an increased risk of developing breast cancer.Read More
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Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·September 2, 2022·5 min readUnlocking the Mystery of ”Chemo Brain”Researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind cognitive deficits and brain fog associated with chemotherapy, and identified a current FDA-approved drug for multiple sclerosis that can help reduce chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairments.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 1, 2022·8 min readNew Method Eradicates Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starving’ Them of Energy SourceA new method that targets the astrocytes surrounding glioblastoma brain cancer eradicates tumor cells and extends lifespan in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 31, 2022·5 min readOld Cancer Drugs Hint at New Ways to Beat Chronic PainRepurposing drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer could offer hope for symptom relief for patients suffering from chronic pain.Read More
