Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in chemobrain and multiple sclerosis
Lipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert. The findings challenge traditional beliefs about mature myelin.... Read More...
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A possible gut-brain connection to ‘chemo brain’
Manipulating gut bacteria in mice before chemotherapy reduces the mental fog of "chemo brain."... Read More...
Radiation After Surgery Triples Survival for Ependymoma, a Type of Pediatric Brain Tumor
A study shows that postoperative radiation improves outcomes for children with ependymoma, even those with historically poor prognoses and the very young.... Read More...
New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters
A newly developed AI is able to identify and predict the development of a combination of symptoms associated with chemotherapy. ... Read More...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma
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...
Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors
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...
A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer
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...
How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
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...
Sex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
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...
A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment
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...
Researchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste Aversion
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...