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Radiation After Surgery Triples Survival for Ependymoma, a Type of Pediatric Brain Tumor

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

A study shows that postoperative radiation improves outcomes for children with ependymoma, even those with historically poor prognoses and the very young.... Read More...

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New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A newly developed AI is able to identify and predict the development of a combination of symptoms associated with chemotherapy. ... Read More...

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.... Read More...

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Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.... Read More...

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A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.... Read More...

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How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.... Read More...

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Sex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

A new study reveals distinct molecular differences in signatures of glioblastoma brain cancer between men and women. Researchers report current treatments for the brain cancer are more effective in women than in men. The findings could help to tailor treatments aimed at the different sexes and improve survival.... Read More...

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A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2018

According to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.... Read More...

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Researchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste Aversion

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2018

A new study implicates the basolateral amygdala in conditioned taste aversion. The study could pave the way for treatments to curb taste aversions associated with chemotherapy and eating disorders.... Read More...

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Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

An inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.... Read More...

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Combination Chemotherapy May Significantly Improve Treatment for Glioblastoma

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2018

Researchers report the addition of an FDA approved chemotherapy drug called hydroxyyurea to temozolomide helps to increase survival rates in animal models of glioblastoma.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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AI

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Psychology

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Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Radiation After Surgery Triples Survival for Ependymoma, a Type of Pediatric Brain Tumor

New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Sex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment

Researchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste Aversion

Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers

Combination Chemotherapy May Significantly Improve Treatment for Glioblastoma