Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 2, 2017·4 min readPET/CT Helps Predict Therapy Effectiveness in Pediatric Brain TumorsResearchers use PET neuroimaging technology to help determine which children with DIPG brain cancer will benefit best from Avastin.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2017·6 min readSuper Computer Assists in Search For Better Cancer TreatmentsResearchers are turning to supercomputers in the quest to discover new treatments and targets for cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2017·4 min readYour Future Surgery May Use an Automated, Robotic DrillA new automated, robotic surgical drill is able to reduce procedure time from two hours to two and a half minutes for a complex cranial operation.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·April 26, 2017·4 min readFertility Treatments Pose Risk of Pediatric CancersResearchers report children born from mothers who underwent fertility treatment are at higher risk of developing neoplasms and pediatric cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2017·5 min readChemo Drug May Increase Vulnerability to DepressionTemozolomide, a chemotherapy drug used to treat brain cancer, could increase risks of developing depression by preventing neurogenesis, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2017·6 min readImmunotherapy for Glioblastoma Well Tolerated and Increases SurvivalGlioblastmoa brain cancer patients who received an experimental vaccines in combination with chemotherapy showed improved suitability and tolerated the treatment well, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 12, 2017·5 min readPotential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer PatientsA new compound prevents cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy treatments in rats, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2017·3 min readProtein That Increases Effectiveness of Vaccines DiscoveredA new study identifies a protein that may help make vaccines more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2017·5 min readResearchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t ExistA groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2017·4 min readHow Breast Cancer Spreads to the BrainResearchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of brain metastases in women with HER2-positive breast cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·5 min readRed Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and MelanomaMice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2017·4 min readNeurons Support Cancer Growth Throughout the BodyResearchers consider whether targeting neurons could be an effective way to treat a variety of cancers.Read More
