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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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Inflammation Linked to Chemo Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2017

A new study reports inflammation in the blood may play a role in cognitive problems following chemotherapy. Researchers report identifying the inflammatory biomarkers and reducing inflammation may prevent some of the symptoms of chemo brain. ... Read More...

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Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Dronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Cancer Drug Starts Clinical Trials in Human Brain Cancer Patients

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2017

A new drug has been cleared for human trials in patients with anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma brain cancers. The drug, PAC-1, is reported to spur cancer cells to self destruct and has proven to be effective in animal models of brain cancers.... Read More...

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Increased Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Boosts Cognition

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Many breast cancer survivors report cognitive problems following treatment. New research from UCSD finds breast cancer survivors who increase physical activity and embark on regular exercise experience improved mental processing.... Read More...

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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

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

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Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers

Combination Chemotherapy May Significantly Improve Treatment for Glioblastoma

Inflammation Linked to Chemo Brain

Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Cancer Drug Starts Clinical Trials in Human Brain Cancer Patients

Increased Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Boosts Cognition