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Brain Cancer research articles are listed. Brain cancer news covers topics such as diagnosis, brain tumors, chemotherapy, gamma knife technology, brain cancer treatments, glioblastomas, stem cell research, neurosurgery, medicine, genetics, neurology, and other brain research.

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·January 13, 2020·4 min read

Protein associated with ovarian cancer exacerbates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s

OCIAD1, a protein commonly associated with ovarian cancer, contributes to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease by impairing mitochondrial function, leading to synaptic damage and neural vulnerability.

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·January 12, 2020·3 min read

Peering into the genome of brain tumor

A new convolutional neural network that utilizes MRI brain scans can forecast genetic mutations in glioma brain tumors.

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·January 7, 2020·2 min read

Smart algorithm finds possible future treatment for childhood cancer

Using big data, researchers have developed a new computer algorithm capable of analyzing genetic and pharmacological information to suggest new treatment options for neuroblastoma.

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·January 6, 2020·4 min read

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

A new artificial intelligence convolutional neural network is 94.6% accurate at diagnosing real-time intraoperative brain tumors.

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·January 4, 2020·4 min read

Buzzing Through the Blood-Brain Barrier

Neuroengineers have developed a new, non-toxic, biodegradable device that can help transport vital medications to the brain by locally opening the blood-brain barrier with ultrasound.

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·January 3, 2020·6 min read

Artificial intelligence could help breast screening save more lives

A new artificial intelligence system is capable of surpassing human experts in breast cancer prediction. The system provided absolute reductions of up to 5.7% in false-positive diagnoses and up to 9.4% in false-negative predictions of the disease.

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·December 30, 2019·4 min read

Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development

Combining medications used to treat neurological disorders, such as epilepsy and migraines, with blood pressure medications reversed some aspects of breast cancer in mice at high risk of developing the disease due to the high-fat diets fed to their mothers during pregnancy.

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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

High BMI may improve cancer survival

Those with a higher body mass index who are given atezolizumab to treat cancer have an improved rate of survival, a new study reveals.

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·December 27, 2019·3 min read

Report links recommended physical activity levels to lower risk of seven cancers

7.5 to 15 hours of physical activity a week can help reduce the risk of developing seven types of cancer, a new study reports.

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·December 26, 2019·3 min read

Tuberculosis vaccine lowers rates of Alzheimer’s disease in cancer patients

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, commonly used to innoculate against tuberculosis and as a bladder cancer treatment, also appears to reduce the development of Alzheimer's disease.