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Brain Tumors
Minnesota's brain wave -- 07 Nov 2004
..."We want to integrate the medicine that goes into treating everything from epilepsy to strokes to brain tumors into one place," said David Miller, vice ... / Pioneer Press (subscription),
Gait breakthrough -- 07 Nov 2004
They were a wardrobe staple for the 5-foot, 2-inch Hingham resident before surgery to remove brain tumors weakened and partially paralyzed her left leg. ... / Boston Globe,
The rush to research -- 07 Nov 2004
Yu predicts that the first practical stem-cell therapies - likely for treating Parkinson's and brain tumors - could be available within five to eight years. ... / Press-Enterprise (subscription),
Researchers discover transport molecule that allows boron into ... -- 07 Nov 2004
...the body.". Aside from its role in promoting cell division, radioactive boron is sometimes used to treat certain brain tumors. Boron ... / Medical News Today,
Supplemental New Drug Application for Gliomas (Brain Tumors) -- Oct 30, 2004
Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) reports that the FDA has granted six-month priority review status to its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for ... / Medical News Today,
Ride aids kids with brain tumors -- Nov 2, 2004
Approximately 3,200 children are diagnosed with pediatric brain tumors each year. In 2003, more than 17,000 motorcyclists, volunteers ... / Ocala Star-Banner,
Lab study defines and blocks mechanism that lets brain tumors ... -- Oct 22, 2004
...an immune-disruptive process driven by an enzyme that is overexpressed in the cells of many types of tumors, including malignant brain tumors called gliomas. ... / EurekAlert,
Immune vaccine followed by chemotherapy slows incurable brain ... -- Oct 26, 2004
...significantly slowed tumor progression and extended survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), extremely aggressive and incurable brain tumors. ... / Onlypunjab.com,
Stem Cells Treat Spinal Injuries and Brain Tumors -- Oct 29, 2004
The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. by Anonymous ... / Slashdot
Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood ... -- Oct 26, 2004
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink by halting the growth of blood vessels that supply the tumors with life. ... / Onlypunjab.com,
Cellphone use linked to brain tumors -- Oct 14, 2004
By Nancy McVicar. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — People who have used cellphones for at least 10 years may have an increased risk of developing ... / Seattle Times,
Cell phones linked to rare brain tumors -- Oct 14, 2004
...neuroma was 50 percent higher in people who used cell phones for six years or more, and that there appeared to be a correlation between brain tumors on the ... / Lawrence Journal World,
Study: Cell Phones Connected To Brain Tumors -- Oct 14, 2004
A new Swedish study shows people who have used cell phones for a decade or more may have a greater chance of developing a rare kind of brain tumor. ... / WISC,
Mobile Phone Use Linked to Brain Tumors -- Oct 15, 2004
Approximately one in 100,000 people develop acoustic neuromas. This type of tumor grows slowly and accounts for less than 10 percent of all brain tumors. ... / Environment News Service (subscription)
Can Cell Phone Use Lead to Brain Tumors? -- Oct 15, 2004
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) Oct. 15, 2004 — Despite a new study's findings, there's still no clear-cut evidence linking cell phone use to brain tumors. ... / WPVI,
Emory Offers New Targeted Radiation Treatment For Brain Tumors ... -- Oct 12, 2004
Cancer Institute is the first site in the world to offer a new, extremely precise, image-guided radiation treatment system for brain tumors, offering patients ... / Science Daily (press release)
Hospital tests new equipment on man with three brain tumors -- Oct 12, 2004
...cannot reproduce. In Hammond’s case, three brain tumors were to be treated Monday while his head is secured in place by a halo. Dr ... / Grand Junction Sentinel,
Conference to be held for Hispanics with brain tumors -- Oct 20, 2004
A free conference for Hispanics who have brain tumors will be held Saturday, October 23 at Methodist Hospital. Families are also ... / KHOU (subscription),
Roundup: Strong Bones; Stomach Stapling; Cell Phones And Brain ... -- Oct 14, 2004
The first ever surgeon general's report on bone health says that half of Americans older than 50 are at risk of developing osteoporosis by the year 2020. ... / NBC 10.com,
Migraines Don't Need ER Care -- Nov 5, 2004
By the way, there are no pain fibers in the brain tissue. One seldom gets headaches from brain tumors, strokes or brain aneurysm. ... / Indiana Gazette,
Combo Therapy Slows Incurable Brain Tumors -- Aug 16, 2004
16 (HealthDayNews) -- A combination of immune therapy and chemotherapy slows incurable brain tumors and extends patient survival, says a study in the Aug. ... / Forbes
Immune vaccine followed by chemotherapy slows incurable brain ... -- Aug 14, 2004
...significantly slowed tumor progression and extended survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), extremely aggressive and incurable brain tumors. ... / EurekAlert,
Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood ... -- Aug 15, 2004
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink by halting the growth of blood vessels that supply the tumors with life. ... / Medical News Today,
Combined therapy helps patients with brain tumors -- Aug 16, 2004
A combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy slows tumor progression and extends survival time in patients with an aggressive form of brain cancer. ... / HealthandAge.com
Help prevent brain tumors -- Aug 25, 2004
Since then, White and his family have focused on trying to help prevent other children from suffering the way their daughter did. ... / Arizona Republic,
Bikers aim to raise funds to fight brain tumors -- Aug 25, 2004
The ride is escorted by local and state police and is open to all brands of motorcycles. "The reason why we have this event is because brain tumors have been ... / Asheville Citizen Times,
Marijuana ingredient helps fight brain tumors -- Aug 15, 2004
Cannabinoids, the active ingredients in marijuana, restrict the sprouting of blood vessels to brain tumors by inhibiting the expression of genes needed for the ... / ScienceBlog.com
What if you suspect Alzheimer's? -- Sep 9, 2004
Brain-imaging scan: A "structural" brain scan such as CT or MRI is recommended to rule out brain tumors or blood clots in the brain as the reason for symptoms. ... / Lexington Minuteman,
Epilepsy Center Hosts International Latin-american Neurosciences ... -- Sep 10, 2004
...will discuss the latest information on neurogenetics, neuro-metabolic disorders, surgical treatment of epilepsy, surgical management of brain tumors, new anti ... / Newswise (press release)
The clinic that refuses to die -- Sep 9, 2004
...announced by a "closed" sign on her flower shop, it took only five hours for friends to learn why she was having trouble walking -- golf-ball-sized brain tumors ... / Seattle Post Intelligencer,
Support groups -- Sep 10, 2004
...support -- Free support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones including: breast cancer, gynecological/ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors. ... / Ledger Dispatch,
'Ride for Kids' aids those with tumors -- Sep 6, 2004
...diagnosed with a brain tumor. Brain tumors are the most devastating of all childhood cancers. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation ... / Daily Democrat,
Glioma Treatment Research -- Aug 28, 2004
There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). ... / rarediseases.about.com
Vaccination and Chemotherapy Appear to Work Together to Increase ... -- Sep 8, 2004
Furthermore, the patients who received the combined treatment experienced a high rate of tumor regression (>50%) that is rarely seen in brain tumors and lived ... / Cancer Consultants (press release),
$4.8M building to open at Lourdes in mid-October -- Sep 8, 2004
It also could help the doctors expand specialized care -- for people with brain tumors, for example -- and provide more chemotherapy in rural counties outside ... / Press & Sun-Bulletin,
Harms, benefits of sugar substitutes questioned -- Sep 6, 2004
..."Interest in aspartame was renewed by a 1996 report suggesting that an increase in the number of people with brain tumors between 1975 and 1992 might be ... / Rocky Mountain News,
Death defied, and a dream fulfilled -- Sep 7, 2004
When she was 7, she also had an operation to remove four brain tumors. When she was 10, her mother died. Byung In Park's mother also died when he was 10. ... / Philadelphia Daily News (subscription),
New health query: What's your sign? -- Sep 5, 2004
But separate studies in Britain and Norway have identified a similar correlation between birth season and risk of brain tumors in children, with a statistical ... / Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription),
Vaccine targeting brain tumors appears to prolong survival -- Jul 15, 2004
Researchers seeking to direct cancer-killing immune cells against the deadliest brain tumors have three new targets that show promise in laboratory studies and ... / ScienceBlog.com -
Vaccine targeting cancer-related antigens in brain tumors appears ... -- Jul 14, 2004
Embargoed until 12:01 am EDT on July 15, 2004) – Researchers seeking to direct cancer-killing immune cells against the deadliest brain tumors have three new ... / EurekAlert, DC -
New Treatment For Brain Tumors -- Jul 17, 2004
CINCINNATI -- Doctors say a new treatment for brain tumors might give terminal patients more time. The method combines radiation ... / ClickonSA.com, TX -
Giants Co-Owner Diagnosed With Brain Tumor -- Aug 10, 2004
Dr. Alexis Demopoulos of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center said there are two primary types of brain tumors, meningiomas and gliomas. ... / Springfield News Sun, OH -
Peninsula's hills wreck reliability of cell phones -- Aug 11, 2004
...plans to conduct a long-term study on the risks, but many scientific reports say there is no evidence yet to link cell phone use to brain tumors or cancer. ... / San Jose Mercury News (subscription), CA -
Sedor's patients in limbo -- Aug 11, 2004
Dr. Sedor said he is "saddened" he is unable to perform the gamma knife procedure on patients with brain tumors who need the surgery. ... / The Citizen's Voice, PA -
Guilford Pharmaceuticals reports $21.3M loss in quarter -- Aug 10, 2004
The Baltimore-based biotechnology company is best known for its Gliadel wafer, a chemotherapy product that fights brain tumors. ... / Baltimore Business Journal, MD -
Sugar substitutes help dieters, diabetics -- Aug 10, 2004
800 cans of diet soda a day. Aspartame has also been linked to brain tumors and migraines. The FDA, however, continues to approve ... / Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV -
Child's courage a reason to walk 'Matthew's Miles' -- Aug 9, 2004
An estimated 40,900 new cases of primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed in 2004, according to the American Brain Tumor Association. ... / The Gloucester County Times, NJ -
Brain Tumor Risk Higher if Born in Winter -- Aug 4, 2004
...slow development of nervous system disorders, raises the possibility that variations in seasonal exposure may influence the risk of brain tumors in adulthood ... / WebMD -
Molecular Therapeutics Advance Fight Against Brain Cancer -- Aug 5, 2004
Philadelphia, PA -- An estimated 41,000 new cases of primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed in 2004, according to the American Brain Tumor ... / Science Daily (press release) -
Ambrisentan, efaproxiral granted orphan status, for pulmonary ... -- Aug 9, 2004
Phase III agents under study for pulmonary arterial hypertension, adjunct to radiotherapy for metastatic brain tumors in breast cancer patients. ... / Medical News Today, UK -
Neurosurgeons At Rush Explore "Smart" Drug To Treat Brain Cancer -- Aug 4, 2004
The problem with current treatments for brain tumors is that while neurosurgeons can remove as much as 95 percent or more of a tumor, some cancer cells will ... / Science Daily (press release) -
Neurosurgeons At Rush First In Midwest To Implant Brain ... -- Aug 9, 2004
Through a network of eight hospitals spanning two states, CINN treats more patients with brain tumors and spine disorders than any other physician group in ... / Science Daily (press release) -
Rural caregivers face extra challenges -- Aug 9, 2004
One woman was living in a small cabin down a rut-filled, long driveway, without telephone or e-mail, when her husband was diagnosed with brain tumors. ... / Seattle Times, WA -
Tribute to Tug at Barons game -- Aug 10, 2004
...take on Syracuse. The night is aimed at promoting public awareness of brain tumors and brain tumor research. Headlining the evening ... / Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA -
Five brain cancers linked to single gene -- Aug 5, 2004
...noted. ''Our studies defined the association of mutant PIK3CA gene in a wider spectrum of adult and pediatric brain tumors as well.''. ... / ScienceBlog.com -
Ritalin Seen to Help Child Cancer Survivors 08 Dec 2004
...with methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin, may reduce attentional and social problems in kids who've survived leukemia or brain tumors, according to ... Reuters,
Ritalin helps children post-chemotherapy 08 Dec 2004
...can at least temporarily reduce some of the attention and social deficits among survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brain tumors, the two ... eDiets.com,
New medication for people with brain tumors Dec 7, 2004
There are many different kinds of brain tumors that can be either primary or secondary. Primary tumors begin in the brain. Secondary ... News 24 Houston,
Display of hats meant to increase awareness of brain tumors Dec 6, 2004
...- A traveling display of nearly 1,500 hats, symbolic of brain tumors that afflicted their owners, has stopped at VCU Medical Center's main hospital. ... Kansas City Star (subscription),
Study finds no greater risk of brain tumors due to cell phones Dec 2, 2004
A recently completed Swedish study (PDF) did not find any increased risk of brain tumors from cell phones. In contrast, another ... Heise Online,
Cannabis phytochemical shown to shrink brain tumors Dec 1, 2004
...conducted at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, showed that a cannabis extract contains cannabinoids, chemicals that shrink brain tumors by halting ... News Target,
Stem Cells Feed Brain Tumors Nov 17, 2004
Researchers have identified stem cells in brain cancer tumors that replenish the tumors and keep them growing. Snuffing out these ... Wired News
Cancer Stem Cells Seen In Human Brain Tumors Nov 18, 2004
In NOD-SCID mice, they found that as few as 100 CD133-positive cells transplanted into the frontal lobe would grow and differentiate into brain tumors. ... Cancerpage.com,
New Gene Target Found For Common Brain Tumors In Children Nov 16, 2004
...development. The Johns Hopkins team found Notch2 amplified in six of 40 (15 percent) medulloblastomas and other similar brain tumors. ... Science Daily (press release)
TransMolecular Successfully Completes Phase I/II Clinical Trial ... Dec 7, 2004
...high-grade glioma adult patients who were administered a single dose of 131I-TM-601 within 14 to 28 days after the recurrent brain tumors were surgically ... PR Newswire (press release)
New Gene Target Found for Common Brain Tumors in Children Nov 15, 2004
...cancer development. The Johns Hopkins team found Notch2 amplified in six of 40 medulloblastomas and other similar brain tumors. "Just ... Johns Hopkins Gazette,
Prolonged cell phone usage causes brain tumors, study shows Nov 9, 2004
Who would have thought that holding an electromagnetic broadcast device near your brain might actually harm it? The cell phone companies ... News Target,
Technology Lets Doctors Treat Tough Tumors Dec 7, 2004
...statement. So far, this new technology has mostly been used to treat benign brain tumors that couldn't be treated before. "Shaped ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Sick kids stay in the game Dec 7, 2004
Hoop Dreams was born about 18 months ago, serving a handful of children being treated for brain tumors and other cancers at Duke University Medical Center ... News & Observer,
Dispute on medical record access settled Cancer researchers wanted ... Dec 7, 2004
Rapid access to a list of patients with fast-acting cancers such as brain tumors is essential, Morgan said, because many of them will die before they have an ... San Francisco Chronicle,
In Rats, Immune-Mediated Gene Therapy Ups Survival In Glioblastoma Dec 7, 2004
...used to stimulate anti-tumor responses in tumors in other organs, may have an important role for treating intracranial brain tumors," investigators write in ... Cancerpage.com,
Post-therapy damage can look like new brain tumors on MRI Nov 17, 2004
Irradiation and high-dose chemotherapy used to treat two types of brain tumors--medulloblastoma and supratentorial PNET--can cause changes in the brain's white ... ScienceBlog.com
Cancer center offers many services Dec 6, 2004
We've been doing IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy) since September 2003, and that's commonly used with head and neck cancers and prostate and brain tumors ... Tiffin Advertiser Tribune,
Investigating the investigators Dec 6, 2004
The committee’s graduate student prize, Doctorandus, went to Josef ZámeènÃk, 30, for his research into brain tumors and how cancer cells spread throughout ... Czech Business Weekly,
Lab study: Protein delivered via genetically engineered virus ... Dec 6, 2004
To evaluate whether hsFlt3L could shrink brain tumors and prolong survival, rats with GBM were injected with increasing doses of the engineered virus ... EurekAlert,
Health Calendar Dec 6, 2004
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children who died of cancer or brain tumors, meets at 6:30 pm the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cancer Services ... Winston-Salem Journal,
Mom Celebrates 5th Christmas Free of Tumor Crowding Her Brain Dec 6, 2004
Dr. Black and his team often deal with the deadliest types of malignant brain tumors that grow rapidly, intermingle with healthy brain tissue, and even consist ... Newswise (press release)
Cell-Tower Emission Risks Probed Dec 6, 2004
Topics of past research include the potential link between brain tumors and mobile-phone use, effects of mobile-phone radiation on blood pressure, and the ... Wired News
In Search of Lost Time Dec 5, 2004
Canick is a pragmatic specialist, accustomed to evaluating patients with serious dementias, head injuries, brain tumors and strokes, as well as those with more ... Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription),
RI woman shares struggle with brain tumor 23 Sep 2004
..."Brain tumors are the number one killer of kids under 19," McCarthy said, quoting a study from the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States. ... The Herald News,
Neuroscience Institute gets federal OK for drug 23 Sep 2004
The foundation conducts research of sleeping disorders, strokes, headaches, brain tumors and traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease ... Johnson County Sun,
Researchers are making inroads to understanding what makes brain ... Sep 16, 2004
...surgery, Donald M. O'Rourke, MD, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is fighting brain tumors from the ... News-Medical.net,
Help prevent brain tumors Aug 25, 2004
Since then, White and his family have focused on trying to help prevent other children from suffering the way their daughter did. ... Arizona Republic,
Bikers aim to raise funds to fight brain tumors Aug 25, 2004
The ride is escorted by local and state police and is open to all brands of motorcycles. "The reason why we have this event is because brain tumors have been ... Asheville Citizen Times,
Long-term Eradication Of Brain Tumor In Lab Model Holds Promise ... Sep 21, 2004
The eradication of brain tumors in mice following treatment with a novel drug suggests that certain cancers might one day be cured without the use of toxic ... Science Daily (press release)
Research Roundup Sep 21, 2004
...operating room performing surgery, Dr. Donald M. O’Rourke, associate professor of neurosurgery at the School of Medicine, is fighting brain tumors from the ... UPENN Almanac,
Experimental drug shown to block mutant protein causing blood ... Sep 21, 2004
...human skeletal disorders such as Pfeiffer syndrome, which causes misshapen skull, face, fingers and toes, breast and pancreatic cancers, and brain tumors. ... EurekAlert,
Brain cancer rate in normal range, study finds Sep 16, 2004
St. Peter's Hospital reported observing what he believed was a high incidence of aggressive brain tumors among area residents. Using ... Helena Independent Record,
"Magic bullet" can cure cancer sans chemotherapy! Sep 21, 2004
...successfully treated, medulloblastoma, is the most common malignant brain cancer in children, accounting for about 20 percent of all pediatric brain tumors. ... Webindia123.com,
Suit charges creosote caused illnesses Sep 20, 2004
...cancer, kidney cancer, oat cell carcinoma, scrotal cancer, stomach cancer, cervical cancer, heart and ear defects, pancreatic cancer, brain tumors and cerebral ... Texarkana Gazette,
Mom seeks alternative treatments for son's tumor Sep 17, 2004
...tumor a year. Tumors located in the brain stem account for about 10 percent of all childhood brain tumors, said Taub. Although he ... Ann Arbor News,
Racketeering (RICO) Charges Filed Against NutraSweet, Dr. Robert ... Sep 16, 2004
For 16 years, the FDA denied approval of aspartame because of compelling evidence of its contributing to brain tumors and other serious disabilities. ... Emediawire (press release)
Are You Sick from Aspartame? Then You Really Need To Meet The " ... Sep 16, 2004
Dr. Phillip Brodsky, Dr. Adrian Gross, and Dr. Jerome Bressler were gravely concerned over specific problems linking aspartame with brain tumors, brain lesions ... Emediawire (press release)
Glioma Treatment Research Aug 28, 2004
There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). ... rarediseases.about.com
Feds give St. Jude $483K for MRI Sep 15, 2004
...disease, detect the characteristics of radiation therapy on the brain, and the detection of diffusion and perfusion in patients with brain tumors and stroke ... Memphis Business Journal,
Support groups Sep 16, 2004
...support -- Free support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones including: breast cancer, gynecological/ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors. ... Ledger Dispatch,
First honor would go to outspoken critic Sep 17, 2004
Because of his years of service and the fact that he has a probably terminal illness —inoperable brain tumors — Jahnke would be the ideal candidate for the ... Pioneer Press (subscription),
Indignities of living on a short leash Sep 19, 2004
Is the mercury in tuna poisoning you? Might you have colon cancer, brain tumors, stroke, gangrene, leprosy? Are you at risk for financial collapse? ... San Francisco Chronicle,
'Ride for Kids' aids those with tumors Sep 6, 2004
...diagnosed with a brain tumor. Brain tumors are the most devastating of all childhood cancers. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation ... Daily Democrat,
Business Digest Sep 15, 2004
Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. said yesterday that it had received a broader-use approval in Europe for its Gliadel Wafer treatment for brain tumors. ... Baltimore Sun (subscription),
Studies Find No Evidence That Simian Virus 40 Is Related To Human ... Aug 25, 2004
The study included cases of mesothelioma, brain tumors, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which are tumor types previously hypothesized to be linked to SV40. ... Science Daily (press release)
Ex-patient gives Clinic $2 million for research Sep 14, 2004
A woman whose parents both died of brain tumors has pledged $2 million to benefit the Cleveland Clinic Brain Tumor Institute. The ... Cleveland Plain Dealer (subscription),
Britain launches lifelong breast cancer study 03 Sep 2004
PNAS. But it appears to work on prostate cancer and could be used on other forms of the disease such as brain tumors or skin cancer. Yahoo News
Health Notes 03 Sep 2004
Adult patients and families are invited to share and learn ways to meet the challenges of living with primary malignant or benign brain tumors. ... Burke Connection,
Support groups 03 Sep 2004
...support -- Free support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones including: breast cancer, gynecological/ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors. ... Ledger Dispatch,
Help prevent brain tumors Aug 25, 2004
Since then, White and his family have focused on trying to help prevent other children from suffering the way their daughter did. ... Arizona Republic,
Bikers aim to raise funds to fight brain tumors Aug 25, 2004
The ride is escorted by local and state police and is open to all brands of motorcycles. "The reason why we have this event is because brain tumors have been ... Asheville Citizen Times,
Combo Therapy Slows Incurable Brain Tumors Aug 16, 2004
16 (HealthDayNews) -- A combination of immune therapy and chemotherapy slows incurable brain tumors and extends patient survival, says a study in the Aug. ... Forbes
Immune vaccine followed by chemotherapy slows incurable brain ... Aug 14, 2004
...significantly slowed tumor progression and extended survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), extremely aggressive and incurable brain tumors. ... EurekAlert,
Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood ... Aug 15, 2004
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink by halting the growth of blood vessels that supply the tumors with life. ... Medical News Today,
Combined therapy helps patients with brain tumors Aug 16, 2004
A combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy slows tumor progression and extends survival time in patients with an aggressive form of brain cancer. ... HealthandAge.com
Contaminated Polio Vaccine Not Linked To Childhood Cancer Sep 1, 2004
..."Although some laboratories have reported the detection of SV40 DNA in childhood tumors, such as brain tumors and osteosarcoma, these studies have suffered ... Cancerpage.com,
Glioma Treatment Research Aug 28, 2004
There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). ... rarediseases.about.com
Marijuana ingredient helps fight brain tumors Aug 15, 2004
Cannabinoids, the active ingredients in marijuana, restrict the sprouting of blood vessels to brain tumors by inhibiting the expression of genes needed for the ... ScienceBlog.com
American Shared Hospital Services Announces That Northern ... Sep 2, 2004
Company's core business is supplying hospitals with the Gamma Knife -- a non-invasive treatment for malignant and benign brain tumors, vascular malformations ... Business Wire (press release),
John Baer | What is Arlen's secret potion? Sep 2, 2004
At 74, after major heart problems and brain tumors, he plays squash early every morning then works day and night like a lumberjack. ... philly.com (subscription),
YOU CAN'T TELL ME I'M NOT DYING Sep 2, 2004
Brain tumors? I get one at least twice a year. Ack. My lower back hurts. Won't the Advil mixed with this glass of wine incinerate my liver? Of course it will. ... Austin 360 (subscription),
Neuro clinic helps ease pains in the neck, back Sep 1, 2004
...cut the time they must wait before being seen in the clinic, which sees patients with problems ranging from skull and spine fractures and brain tumors to back ... Pacific Stars and Stripes,
Dream Connection Inc. fulfills wish for young cancer patient Aug 31, 2004
About 1 in 10 childhood brain tumors are ependymomas. Although cancer is rare in children, brain tumors are the most common type ... Daily Post Athenian,
Patients with Brain Disorders Receive Newest Elekta Technology at ... Sep 1, 2004
Institute. This state-of-the-art facility provides treatment of brain tumors, blood vessel abnormalities and functional disorders. ... PR Newswire (press release)
... Go to the Article Aug 31, 2004
...animal data suggesting that gene-modified MSC can inhibit the growth of leukemias, lung metastases of melanomas and breast cancer, ovarian and brain tumors. ... CancerWise
Mississippians battle the monsters of disease Aug 31, 2004
When she mentioned the headaches, the doctor referred her to a neurologist, who found she had four brain tumors, two large tumors at the base of the skull (the ... Jackson Clarion Ledger,
Cross-country biking for a cause Aug 31, 2004
James Auste, now 27, did. In 1996, James was told that he had two rare types of seemingly inoperable brain tumors. On top of that ... Philippine Daily Inquirer,
STORIES OF INSPIRATION ARE FOUND IN SOME OF THE LEAST-EXPECTED ... Aug 30, 2004
Both came from strong families where they had much love and support. And both died at an unthinkably young age from inoperable brain tumors. ... Niagarafallsreporter.com,
The ABCs of Children's Headaches Aug 31, 2004
...joint disease (TMJ); ear, sinus or viral infections; fever; congestion; allergies; dental abscesses; head injuries; brain tumors; brain hemorrhaging; and eye ... Press-Enterprise (subscription),
AP News Break: Cancer study at Pratt to take more time, money 19 Aug 2004
..."For someone interested in the biology of brain tumors, this is a unique opportunity to look for an environmental trigger," Lieberman said. ... Newsday,
Psychopharmaceuticals and brain imaging could make prisoner ... 19 Aug 2004
...worldwide. They're helping to painlessly diagnose Alzheimer's, dyslexia, epilepsy, schizophrenia, insomnia, and brain tumors. The ... Slate
Neurobiological Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal ... 19 Aug 2004
XERECEPT, a treatment for the swelling around brain tumors, entered Phase III clinical trials in May 2004 and we are actively engaged in overseeing these trials ... Yahoo News (press release)
Summer Camp Brings Sunshine to Young Sufferers of Fanconi Anemia 19 Aug 2004
...families that have a child suffering from such illnesses as cancer, kidney disease, lupus, diabetes, organ transplants, Fanconi anemia, brain tumors and other ... Forward,
Combo Therapy Slows Incurable Brain Tumors Aug 16, 2004
16 (HealthDayNews) -- A combination of immune therapy and chemotherapy slows incurable brain tumors and extends patient survival, says a study in the Aug. ... Forbes
Immune vaccine followed by chemotherapy slows incurable brain ... Aug 16, 2004
...significantly slowed tumor progression and extended survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), extremely aggressive and incurable brain tumors. ... innovations report,
Combined therapy helps patients with brain tumors Aug 16, 2004
A combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy slows tumor progression and extends survival time in patients with an aggressive form of brain cancer. ... HealthandAge.com
Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood ... Aug 15, 2004
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink by halting the growth of blood vessels that supply the tumors with life. ... Medical News Today,
Marijuana ingredient helps fight brain tumors Aug 15, 2004
Cannabinoids, the active ingredients in marijuana, restrict the sprouting of blood vessels to brain tumors by inhibiting the expression of genes needed for the ... ScienceBlog.com
New Treatment For Brain Tumors Jul 17, 2004
CINCINNATI -- Doctors say a new treatment for brain tumors might give terminal patients more time. The method combines radiation ... ClickonSA.com,
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure and National Brain Tumor Foundation ... Aug 17, 2004
ABC2 is dedicated to accelerating therapies leading to a cure for brain cancer and NBTF is dedicated to serving people whose lives are affected by brain tumors ... Yahoo News (press release)
Unlocking a Cure for Cancer – With Pot Aug 16, 2004
Journal that found that the "local administration of a non-psychoactive cannabinoid inhibits angiogenesis (tissue growth) of malignant gliomas (brain tumors).". ... Lew Rockwell,
Vaccine Plus Drugs Improves Brain Cancer Survival Aug 16, 2004
In the study, published in Clinical Cancer Research, patients with these brain tumors who were treated with both a cancer vaccine and chemotherapy survived ... Yahoo News
Marijuana May Stall Brain Tumor Growth Aug 14, 2004
Aug. 15, 2004 -- The active ingredient in marijuana may help fight brain tumors, a new study suggests. Researchers say the cannabinoids ... WebMD
Birth month may influence brain cancer risk Aug 15, 2004
The aim of the study, the researcher explained, was to unearth possible new clues about the causes of brain tumors -- something that scientists currently know ... China Daily,
Birth month and brain cancer risk link, new research Aug 16, 2004
Scientists know little about the early causes of brain tumors. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if there were any new clues. ... Medical News Today,
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy combined, slows tumor progression ... Aug 16, 2004
GBM). GBM is the most common and aggressive form of primary brain tumors, and most cases occur in people between the ages 40 and 60. ... News-Medical.net,
Marijuana May Stall Brain Tumor Growth Aug 15, 2004
...study showed that cannabinoids inhibited genes needed for the production of vascular growth factor (VEGF) in laboratory mice with glioma brain tumors and two ... GhanaWeb,
CT and MR Imaging after Placement of the GliaSite Radiation ... Aug 16, 2004
We describe the imaging appearance of the device and the changes it causes. METHODS: Eight patients with brain tumors were treated with this system. ... Am J Neuroradiology (subscription)
3-D Irradiation Of Brain Cancer In Children Spares IQ, Memory ... Aug 12, 2004
A radiation therapy technique that kills brain tumors in children while sparing normal tissue allows young patients to enjoy normal development of memory ... Science Daily (press release)
Health Calendar Aug 16, 2004
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children who died of cancer or brain tumors, meets at 6:30 pm the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cancer Services ... Winston Salem Journal,
Medical Tipsheet - August 2004 Aug 13, 2004
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai’s Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute have linked three cancer-related antigens to the deadliest type of malignant brain tumors ... Newswise (press release)
Neurosurgeons At Rush Explore "Smart" Drug To Treat Brain Cancer 04 Aug 2004
The problem with current treatments for brain tumors is that while neurosurgeons can remove as much as 95 percent or more of a tumor, some cancer cells will ... Science Daily (press release) -
Molecular therapeutics advance fight against brain cancer 04 Aug 2004
...(Philadelphia, PA) -- An estimated 41,000 new cases of primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed in 2004, according to the American Brain Tumor ... EurekAlert, DC -
Drexel University Neuroscience Faculty to Move to Cooper ... 04 Aug 2004
...will give Cooper University Hospital extensive clinical depth in brain surgery and complex spinal surgery - the treatment of brain tumors, neurotrauma, spinal ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Marysville Ride for Kids raises $142,000 04 Aug 2004
Ride for Kids® outdid themselves by raising $142,000, July 31, to continue the fight against the number one cancer killer of children -- pediatric brain tumors ... Marion Star, OH -
NeoPharm Initiates Phase I Study of IL13-PE38QQR in Patients at ... 04 Aug 2004
...multiforme (GBM), anaplastic astrocytoma and malignant mixed oligoastrocytoma tumors, are the most common and aggressive form of primary brain tumors. ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Charlton woman wins Stop & Shop benefit 04 Aug 2004
..."Stop & Shop's unwavering commitment to the patients and families of children suffering from pediatric brain tumors and other forms of cancer continues to ... The Republican, MA -
Vaccine targeting brain tumors appears to prolong survival Jul 15, 2004
Researchers seeking to direct cancer-killing immune cells against the deadliest brain tumors have three new targets that show promise in laboratory studies and ... ScienceBlog.com -
Vaccine targeting cancer-related antigens in brain tumors appears ... Jul 14, 2004
Embargoed until 12:01 am EDT on July 15, 2004) – Researchers seeking to direct cancer-killing immune cells against the deadliest brain tumors have three new ... EurekAlert, DC -
New Treatment For Brain Tumors Jul 17, 2004
CINCINNATI -- Doctors say a new treatment for brain tumors might give terminal patients more time. The method combines radiation ... ClickonSA.com, TX -
New Technique to Find Animal Brain Tumors Jul 6, 2004
Owners of pets with brain tumors now have some good news because of developments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine. ... Wilmington Morning Star, NC -
Making the case for stem cells Aug 3, 2004
..."We're about a year away from clinical trials with adult stem cells for malignant brain tumors," said Dr. John S. Yu, co-director of the Comprehensive Brain ... Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA -
Guilford Pharmaceuticals' GLIADEL(R) Wafer Assigned New DRG ... Aug 3, 2004
...and Chief Executive Officer of Guilford, commented, "The new DRG is a major step forward for the treatment and care of patients with brain tumors, and reflects ... PR Newswire (press release) -
Scots chip health probe remains unresolved Aug 3, 2004
...the HSE study identified a higher-than-expected incidence of lung, stomach and possibly breast cancer in women, and possibly of brain tumors in men. ... EE Times UK, UK -
Hospitals jockey for spot in technological horse race Aug 3, 2004
...skull. Its supporters at JFK, such as neuro-oncologist Joseph Landolfi, said the GammaKnife is more accurate for brain tumors. It ... Newark Star Ledger, NJ -
After a stroke, words fail Aug 3, 2004
Stroke is the leading cause, however it can also result from brain tumors, head injuries, brain infections and other conditions in the brain. ... Ann Arbor News, MI -
Fluorescence can distinguish brain tumor from normal tissue Aug 1, 2004
If the technology continues to progress as anticipated, neurosurgeons will be able to shine a light during surgery to diagnose brain tumors instantaneously and ... ScienceBlog.com -
Gene Mutations Behind Some Brain Cancers Aug 2, 2004
Mutations in the gene occur spontaneously as part of the development of brain tumors, rather than being inherited, according to Dr. Hai Yan, senior scientist ... Yahoo News -
Rob Zaleski: Hope reigns for family with recovering boy Jul 30, 2004
...further. "Our biggest worry is that Drew will have to undergo chemo or radiation, which many children with brain tumors do.". And ... The Capital Times, WI -
ARIAD Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results; Update on Status of ... Aug 2, 2004
...with glioblastoma multiforme in a multicenter Phase 1b clinical trial to identify the optimal dosing of AP23573 to achieve maximal activity within brain tumors ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Several current and former firefighters who trained at a ... Aug 1, 2004
...found dozens of firefighters - many from jurisdictions outside of Arundel - who trained at Millersville and have ailments including brain tumors, lymphomas and ... Baltimore Sun, MD -
Fan-friendly minor league baseball flourishes in region Aug 2, 2004
Carlton. All proceeds will benefit the Tug McGraw Foundation to promote the public awareness of brain tumors and brain tumor research. ... Shamokin News Item, PA -
The Donald looks for a few good fires, one good hire 10 Jul 2004
Really. Manuel Sacapano, who removes brain tumors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, hesitated to discuss his work because he said he did not wish to misrepresent ... Los Angeles Daily News, CA -
Parents’ Lawsuit in Illinois Comes to Close 10 Jul 2004
...quoted, he writes: On a related matter, evidence has recently surfaced of 14 deaths, mostly of persons in their 40’s and 50’s, many from brain tumors, in a ... Wi-Fi Networking News, WA -
Soldier returns as his mother's battle is ending 10 Jul 2004
She was seeing odd flashes. The doctors discovered two brain tumors. The cancer had returned. Paula's decline has been slow but steady. ... St. Petersburg Times, FL -
New Technique to Find Animal Brain Tumors Jul 5, 2004
...(AP)--Owners of pets with brain tumors now have some good news because of developments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), GA -
Safer way to check for dog brain tumors Jul 4, 2004
Dog owners faced with some of the worst news they can get about their pets - Champ or Lady might have a brain tumor - have new cause for hope because of ... Wisconsin State Journal, WI -
Pain Pills May Protect Against Brain Tumors Jun 25, 2004
Because colon cancers and certain brain tumors arise from similar cell origins, they suggest that these two types of tumors may "perhaps share common ... Reuters -
Painkillers offer protection against some types of brain tumors Jun 26, 2004
...killers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and some NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) seem to offer protection against some types of brain tumors, such as ... Medical News Today, UK -
Centers advancing treatment of pediatric brain tumors Jul 1, 2004
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors of childhood and are second only to leukemia in overall frequency among children. ... AAP News (subscription), United States -
New strategy for attacking brain tumors Jun 18, 2004
Health. When patients are diagnosed with brain tumors, typical treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery. That ... Cincinnati Post, OH -
MacSteel hosts motorcycle rally Jul 9, 2004
Proceeds from the rally will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, which seeks to find the cause and cure of brain tumors in children by supporting ... The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, MI -
Cowgirl Ball kicks up heels Jul 8, 2004
We have another rehabilitation program for children who are suffering from or recovering from side effects of brain tumors. "Children ... Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, ID -
Hope glimmers in new brain cancer treatment Jul 8, 2004
...diphtheria toxin. The way doctors inject it is what makes it a potentially important advancement in the treatment of brain tumors. Rather ... Salt Lake Tribune, UT -
Scan this procedure Jul 9, 2004
Radiologists would do a pretty poor job if they tried to deliver babies or operate on brain tumors, and by the same token, doctors in other fields often make ... Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription), TX -
The structure of AGT shows how one human protein reduces the ... Jul 8, 2004
The fine details of this x-ray structure may help scientists find ways to fight certain cancers, such as brain tumors, which express high levels of AGT making ... News-Medical.net, World -
Ideology over science Jul 7, 2004
...its approval of the alternative to surgical abortion could hamper development of the drug as a treatment for other conditions such as brain tumors, ovarian and ... Palm Beach Post, FL -
Collier companies challenge resident waste removal in Jerome ... Jul 6, 2004
...into the town's water supply, 19 former Jerome residents or one-time employees of the Jones mill have died from various forms of cancer or brain tumors, a five ... Naples Daily News, FL -
Geron Announces Publication of Data on GRN163, a Telomerase ... Jul 1, 2004
Five out of seven rats treated with GRN163 showed no neurological signs of tumor progression and were found to have no evidence of brain tumors at the end of ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Glioma Treatment Research Jun 17, 2004
There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). ... rarediseases.about.com -
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Announces Arrival ... Jun 29, 2004
He has been an international leader in developing innovative treatments for patients with pediatric brain tumors, intracranial vascular malformations and ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Pediatric cancer receives little attention, but cure is ... Jul 5, 2004
Through her treatment, we met children of all ages suffering from brain tumors, leukemia, abdominal tu- mors, retinal tumors, bone cancer and others. ... Canton Repository (subscription), OH -
NASA developments propel improvement Jul 6, 2004
Also, special lighting technology developed for plant growth experiments on space shuttle missions is now used to treat brain tumors in children. ... NewsOK.com (subscription), OK -
Health Calendar Jul 5, 2004
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children who died of cancer or brain tumors, meets at 6:30 pm the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cancer Services ... Winston Salem Journal, NC -
A ride of inspiration Jul 5, 2004
But the Tucson Catalina Foothills High student who overcame two small malignant brain tumors a few years ago spoke slowly for emphasis when asked how ... AZ Central.com, AZ -
Protein shift predicts brain cancer grade, recurrence and patient ... 22 Jun 2004
Cancer reinforce previous findings that the laminin-8 genes and the resulting protein may be highly valuable targets in the fight against malignant brain tumors ... Medical News Today, UK -
Brain tumor gene target found 22 Jun 2004
22 (UPI) -- Laminin-8 genes and their resulting protein may be effective targets in fighting malignant brain tumors, an international research team has found. ... Washington Times, DC -
Health care providers make Camp Millennium a great place for kids ... 22 Jun 2004
Cheyenne was twice diagnosed with brain tumors and underwent several courses of chemotherapy before she died in January at age 6. ... The News-Review, OR -
Race For Hope promotes good health for all ages 22 Jun 2004
The hope is to raise awareness of treating brain tumors, by promoting nutrition and exercise among all ages, for improved basic health. ... Dispatch Tribune Newspapers, United States -
New strategy for attacking brain tumors Jun 18, 2004
Health. When patients are diagnosed with brain tumors, typical treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery. That ... Cincinnati Post, OH -
Nanoparticles illuminate brain tumors for days under MRI May 26, 2004
The OHSU scientists have shown that an iron oxide nanoparticle as small as a virus can outline not only brain tumors under magnetic resonance imaging, but also ... EurekAlert, DC -
People with Low Incomes More Likely to Develop Brain Tumors May 24, 2004
Although it’s possible that the results are because people with brain tumors become eligible for Medicaid due to disability from the tumor, the researchers ... Newswise (press release) -
People on low incomes more likely to get brain tumors May 26, 2004
A study shows that those on a low income are at higher risk of developing brain cancer, especially if they are in the younger age group. ... HealthandAge.com -
Invisible Light, Night Goggles and Brain Tumors May 31, 2004
...is designed to help neurosurgeons define tumor “margins� – the area where a tumor ends and normal tissue begins – when they operate on brain tumors. ... CancerWise -
AGY Therapeutics to Present at 11th Annual Euro-Biotech Forum Jun 21, 2004
...programs, which are in the lead identification stage, and the oncology antibody program, which has novel targets for the treatment of brain tumors and other ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Glioma Treatment Research Jun 17, 2004
There are two main types of brain tumors: those that start in the brain (primary) and those that spread from cancer somewhere else in the body (metastasis). ... rarediseases.about.com -
University researchers probing new treatment for damage to brain Jun 21, 2004
...country that is participating in the $450,000 study of brain radionecrosis, a condition that can occur as a side effect of radiation therapy for brain tumors. ... Cincinnati Business Courier, OH -
New State-of-the-Art Radiation Oncology Facility Keeps Saint John ... Jun 21, 2004
...radiation therapy treatments and equipment available to treat such common cancers such as breast, prostate, lung, head and neck cancers, as well as brain tumors ... The Lookout News, CA -
Manipal Hospital to get bone marrow facility Jun 21, 2004
...like leukemia, lymphomas, thalasemias, aplastic anemia and solid tumors like renal cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer, testicular cancer and brain tumors. ... News Today, India -
The Future of Business Intelligence Jun 21, 2004
There have been successful applications in noncommercial areas such as analyzing data on brain tumors in children, predicting pollution incidents and ... ComputerWorld -
Health Calendar Jun 21, 2004
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: for parents of children who died of cancer or brain tumors, meets at 6:30 pm the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cancer Services ... Winston Salem Journal, NC -
It WAS Brain Surgery Jun 20, 2004
In comparison with skull fractures and brain tumors, "slipped disk" had always sounded to me like a gentle sort of injury, and I'd imagined the remedy would be ... Hartford Courant (subscription), CT -
Alzheimer's protein may be cancer's treatment Jun 19, 2004
In the rats that got the amyloid, lung tumors shrank an average of 60 percent and brain tumors an average of 50 percent, Paris said. ... St. Petersburg Times, FL -
Discovery at Roskamp Institute 'intriguing' Jun 19, 2004
...to administer to patients. Researchers say they could be used to treat brain tumors, lung tumors and melanoma. The discovery will ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL -
Biocon Biopharma introduces 2 antibodies Jun 20, 2004
...anti-EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) targeting monoclonal antibody for a variety of cancers including head and neck tumors, brain tumors, non small ... Sify, India -
SciClone's ZADAXIN Shows Promising Effects in Treating Brain ... Jun 15, 2004
...model study evaluating its lead candidate ZADAXIN(R) in combination with carmustine (BCNU), a chemotherapy agent commonly used to treat brain tumors, as a ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Researcher: Oxygen treatments can help patients with radiation- ... Jun 17, 2004
CINCINNATI - Patients who have suffered brain damage as a result of radiation treatments for brain tumors seem to show improvement after repeated sessions of ... Akron Beacon Journal (subscription), OH -
Life celebrated at ice cream social Jun 20, 2004
41 years. He's lived through three brain tumors and enjoys sharing his story with pediatric cancer patients at Camp Bluebird. "I ... Pascagoula Mississippi Press, MS -
Witness: Manager ignored creosote cleanup warnings Jun 19, 2004
...wasn't tainted by creosote, a coal-tar derived substance that those suing the two companies suggest has caused 19 deaths from cancer or brain tumors and dozens ... Bonita Daily News, FL -
Cancer cluster under analysis 06 Jun 2004
Peter's Hospital's two oncologists, who observed what they believe to be a high incidence of aggressive brain tumors among Helena residents: around 10 to 12 ... Great Falls Tribune,
Rare disease attacks blood vessels 06 Jun 2004
Clifton's primary care doctor sent her to a doctor at Duke University Medical Center who said Clifton had four brain tumors and a rapid-spreading form of cancer ... Fayetteville Online,
Erbitux's effect on neck, head cancers lauded 06 Jun 2004
Nearly 40,000 cases of head and neck cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, not including brain tumors or esophageal cancer, which are different ... Houston Chronicle,
Nanoparticles Illuminate Brain Tumors For Days Under MRI May 31, 2004
The OHSU scientists have shown that an iron oxide nanoparticle as small as a virus can outline not only brain tumors under magnetic resonance imaging, but also ... Science Daily (press release)
Invisible Light, Night Goggles and Brain Tumors May 31, 2004
...is designed to help neurosurgeons define tumor “margins� – the area where a tumor ends and normal tissue begins – when they operate on brain tumors. ... CancerWise
Medical student enlists aid of undergrads to research brain ... Jun 1, 2004
...age 19 in 1995, Houman Hemmati enrolled at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, where he now conducts groundbreaking research with pediatric brain tumors. ... The UCLA Daily Bruin,
People with Low Incomes More Likely to Develop Brain Tumors May 24, 2004
Although it’s possible that the results are because people with brain tumors become eligible for Medicaid due to disability from the tumor, the researchers ... Newswise (press release)
People on low incomes more likely to get brain tumors May 26, 2004
A study shows that those on a low income are at higher risk of developing brain cancer, especially if they are in the younger age group. ... HealthandAge.com
New hope for patients with brain cancer Jun 5, 2004
Dr. Greg Canute is spear-heading a study on a new drug called TransMID that is supposed to treat recurrent or progressive malignant brain tumors. ... News 10 Now,
AGY Therapeutics to Present at Bio 2004 Annual International ... Jun 4, 2004
...and cognition programs in the lead identification stage, and the oncology antibody program, which has novel targets for the treatment of brain tumors and other ... Yahoo News (press release)
Kirby: Road ragers and rattleheads Jun 5, 2004
...with something in their cars so that they wouldn't have to face the road-rage looks and gestures coming their way with enough intensity to cause brain tumors. ... Salt Lake Tribune,
Business briefs, June 5 Jun 5, 2004
...said Friday it had filed for European regulatory approval for the use of its drug RSR13 to treat brain tumors that have spread from breast cancer. ... Rocky Mountain News,
Allos drug for tumors advances; stock soars Jun 2, 2004
Allos submitted its application in December and tried to show that RSR13 was effective in sustaining the lives of breast cancer patients with brain tumors. ... Rocky Mountain News,
When blood can't get to brain, special CT scan helps Jun 3, 2004
Lastly, Hoeffner and her colleagues note that perfusion CT is in the early stages of development for patients with brain tumors. ... Medical News Today,
Advanced Magnetics, Inc. Announces Initiation of the First ... Jun 1, 2004
It will evaluate ferumoxytol in both angiographic imaging and delayed imaging in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors. ... Yahoo News (press release)
Poverty Link to Brain Cancer Found May 25, 2004
We really don't know what causes brain tumors," Sherwood said. However, the low income association may eventually lead to more clues, she added. ... HealthCentral.com
Good News About Cancer. Seriously Jun 3, 2004
In analyzing the data, the company realized that the drug was very effective against brain tumors caused by breast cancer that had metastasized and refiled its ... NBC4 Columbus.com,
Cancer drug's progress gives boost Jun 3, 2004
...a required inspection of the company's manufacturing facilities before it can grant full approval to Allos' treatment for brain tumors originating from breast ... Denver Post,
Vion Announces Initiation of a Phase II Trial of CLORETAZINE(TM) ... Jun 1, 2004
...fortunate to have developed a preclinical and clinical collaboration with one of the leading centers for research and treatment of brain tumors, Duke University ... Yahoo News (press release)
Low Income Linked with Higher Risk of Brain Tumor May 24, 2004
Working out of Michigan State University in Flint, Sherwood and her colleagues reviewed all cases of malignant brain tumors diagnosed in Michigan between 1996 ... Reuters,
Store owner noted for philanthropy Jun 4, 2004
He was 64. The cause of death was cancer, which Mr. Oswald battled for 10 years. In that time, he had 12 operations for brain tumors, family members said. ... Toledo Blade,
Judge rejects Collier companies' bid to toss creosote lawsuits Jun 4, 2004
The group includes 19 people with Jerome ties who subsequently died of cancer or brain tumors and dozens more battling an array of ailments. ... Naples Daily News,
First and Goal Camp ready to kick off for good cause May 22, 2004
Her older sister, 7-year-old Lauren, was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors at the age of 2 and ever since has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments and ... Penn Live,
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation ... May 18, 2004
...by ABC2 and PBTF is also important because research to identify specific molecular targets for therapeutic intervention in pediatric brain tumors has lagged ... Yahoo News (press release)
A model for open source software development May 25, 2004
Suppose that Omnimed, a fictional pharmaceutical company, comes out with Gliomaway, a fictional new drug they think will help cure pediatric brain tumors. ... NewsForge
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Conference Call Alert - Neurobiological Technologies , Inc . ( ... -- Apr 21, 2004
...join us for an in-depth update regarding the initiation of Phase III trials for XERECEPT(TM), a novel compound to treat swelling associated with brain tumors. ... (Yahoo News)
Bills look like a 9-7 team this season -- Apr 18, 2004
Rochester Red Wings Hall of Famer Johnny Oates reportedly has suffered recent setbacks in his courageous battle against two inoperable brain tumors. ... (Rochester Democrat Chronicle)
Support groups -- Apr 23, 2004
...support -- Free support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones including: breast cancer, gynecological/ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors. ... (Ledger Dispatch)
The Brownsville Herald -- Apr 17, 2004
Department of Veterans Affairs. The poison has been linked to a slew of health problems, from brain tumors to lung cancer. But no one ... (Brownsville Herald)
Georgetown Steel making preparations for potential buyers -- Apr 19, 2004
There have long been suggestions that mobile phones cook up brain tumors and Alzheimer's disease, but studies have shown that handhelds don't emit enough ... (Charleston Post Courier (subscription))
SCIENCE BLOG EXCLUSIVE: UCLA, Hawthorne Explore BNCT Foundation -- Apr 7, 2004
So on the one hand, he kept pushing BNCT in the direction of brain tumors, but on the other, if not for him, BNCT might not have made it this far. ... (ScienceBlog.com)
Gene Plays Major Role in Formation of Stem Cells and Cancer -- Apr 16, 2004
The researchers therefore suspect that an over-expression of the BMI1 gene contributes to the development of these brain tumors. ... (Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory)
Matthew's miracle workers -- Apr 9, 2004
This, too, is very rare. Most brain tumors in children originate in the brain, but Matthew's had spread from a cancer that started elsewhere. ... (Providence Journal (subscription))
ASPARTAME LAWSUITS ACCUSE MANY COMPANIES OF POISONING THE PUBLIC -- Apr 7, 2004
...substitute. From laboratory testing of the chemical on rats, researchers have discovered that the drug induces brain tumors. On ... (UN Observer)
Race In Sag Harbor For Tumor Research -- Apr 14, 2004
Brain tumors are the number-one killer of children under the age of 15, according to Jaime. They are also the number-three killer of adults. ... (Suffolk Life Newspapers)
Living each day to the fullest -- Apr 12, 2004
From 10,000 to 12,000 new cases of cancer in children 16 and younger are diagnosed each year, Patel said. Of those cases, 1,500 to 1,600 are brain tumors. ... (San Antonio Express)
Cleveland Cinic Gets $1 Million Donation -- Apr 8, 2004
Doctor Gene Barnett is the chairman of the institute. He says the endowment will be used to support the work of scientists studying brain tumors. (Ohio News Network)
AGY Therapeutics Raises Total of $9 Million in Extension of C ... -- Apr 7, 2004
...is dedicated to discovering and developing novel treatments for CNS diseases, including stroke, depression, cognitive and mental diseases and brain tumors. ... (Yahoo News)
Aid cut to mother, ill daughter -- Apr 6, 2004
YONKERS — Paola D'Ippolito would do anything to help her invalid daughter, Dina, overcome the brain tumors that have plagued her for the past eight years. ... (White Plains Journal News)
St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs enhances radiation therapy ... -- Apr 5, 2004
..."The IMRT is most useful for head, neck and prostate cancer patients and those with brain tumors or those who need to be retreated," said Daniel Keleti, MD ... (Kansas City Nursing News)
As Tech Spreads, Hippocrates Dawdles -- Apr 13, 2004
We have diagnostic tools that can produce 3D images of brain tumors in real time, but it still takes two hours for the film to be delivered to the doctor's ... (Washington Post)
Scientists now claim mobile phones "harm blood cells" -- Apr 7, 2004
This is not the first claim that mobile phones can damage health as it's been long believed mobile phones have links to cancer and brain tumors. ... (ShortNews.com)
RANGERS NOTES -- Apr 17, 2004
...pneumonia. Doctors do not know if the blood clot was related to the brain tumors that Oates has been battling for 2 1/2 years. But ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription))
Decisionmakers Who Are Affecting Changes and Reform in Healthcare ... -- Apr 13, 2004
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, is recognized throughout the world for his tireless dedication to pediatric neurooncology (that is brain tumors in children ... (Yahoo News)
Medical Device Company Polyzen Expands Operations in Apex, NC -- Apr 8, 2004
The company also makes low-pressure balloons that are used during heart catheterization and radiation treatments after the removal of brain tumors. ... (Miami Herald)
Friends plan bazaar to help with Bonitan's medical bills -- Apr 16, 2004
By ABHI RAGHUNATHAN, Staff Writer. In January, the 57-year old Bonita Springs resident was diagnosed with 11 brain tumors. She had no health insurance. ... (Bonita Daily News)
Bingo benefit to help twins with rare blood illness -- Apr 14, 2004
Children with this disease are often at-risk for leukemia or brain tumors. Another symptom, affecting the parents of DBA sufferers, is expenses. ... (News of Delaware County)
Hecla Area News -- Apr 7, 2004
Her story will be told on the ABC network May 2. Martha's husband, Gregory Walswick, died in July 2003 after a long illness of multiple malignant brain tumors. ... (Marshall County Journal)
Medical Device Company Polyzen Expands Operations in Apex, NC -- Apr 8, 2004
The company also makes low-pressure balloons that are used during heart catheterization and radiation treatments after the removal of brain tumors. ... (Miami Herald)
Hecla Area News -- Apr 7, 2004
Her story will be told on the ABC network May 2. Martha's husband, Gregory Walswick, died in July 2003 after a long illness of multiple malignant brain tumors. ... (Marshall County Journal)
Brain, eye, and kidney tumors common -- Mar 21, 2004
Brain tumors – called hemangioblastomas (masses of tangled blood vessels), they are not cancerous but may cause neurological symptoms (such as difficulty ... (rarediseases.about.com)
Existing therapies applied to new use in broader spectrum of ... -- Mar 30, 2004
...cognitive function. Radiation treatment of brain tumors often leaves patients with late neurocognitive impairment. Patients complain ... (EurekAlert)
Columbia, Mo., Medical Researcher Works on Precise Tumor Removal ... -- Mar 24, 2004
...he is testing on euthanized dogs works -- and so far it has - it could lead to safer, more precise and more complete removal of brain tumors in humans and ... (Miami Herald)
Elekta Receives Regulatory Approval in Japan For Latest Model of ... -- Mar 31, 2004
Elekta's customers in Japan will thereby be able to upgrade to the most advanced modality for treatment of brain tumors, vascular malformations and functional ... (PrimeZone)
Eisai Acquires Anti-epileptic Drug Zonegran (zonisamide) from ... -- Mar 30, 2004
There are multiple causes of epilepsy including head injuries, lack of oxygen at birth, brain tumors, infections (such as meningitis or encephalitis ... (Japan Corporate News)
Powerful stem cells harnessed to search for cancer metastasis -- Mar 29, 2004
...animal data suggesting that gene modified MSC can inhibit the growth of leukemias, lung metastases of melanomas and breast cancer, ovarian and brain tumors. ... (Medical News Today)
Stem cells help attack cancer in mice -- Mar 29, 2004
...these cells slowed several kinds of leukemia, attacked melanoma -- skin cancer and breast cancer cells -- that had spread to the lung, and tackled brain tumors ... (Reuters AlertNet)
Stem cells help attack cancer in mice -- Mar 29, 2004
...several kinds of leukemia, attacked melanoma -- skin cancer and breast cancer cells -- that had spread to the lung, and tackled brain tumors, thereupon healing ... (Xinhua)
Headaches can signal bigger problems -- Mar 29, 2004
Headaches are also associated with trauma, eye problems, sinus problems, brain tumors and infections, and hemorrhage in the brain. ... (Kansas City Star (subscription))
The Hallucinogenic Way of Dying -- Mar 22, 2004
...but they must also be free of most other medical problems: high blood pressure, anemia, heart disease or liver dysfunction, brain tumors or metastases to the ... (AlterNet)
New Cancer Treatment Pinpoints Problem -- Mar 25, 2004
But physicians say it could be used as a treatment for a variety of cancers including brain tumors, abdominal tumors, even breast cancer. ... (KDLH)
Psychotherapy May Help Hypochondriacs -- Mar 23, 2004
...condition ``health anxiety'' instead. In college, Cantor was convinced her headaches were caused by brain tumors. Later on, she ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Study: Stem Cells Help Fight Cancer -- Mar 30, 2004
...interferon alpha. The cells then slowed leukemia, attacked skin and breast cancer cells, and fought off brain tumors. The mesenchymal ... (ShortNews.com)
Feline AIDS vaccine -- Mar 26, 2004
...infection. "You tend to see a lot of gingivitis and mouth infections. Cats with AIDS can get tumors, brain tumors, eye problems. It's ... (News 8 Austin)
Psychotherapy May Help Hypochondriacs -- Mar 23, 2004
...hypochondria has such a stigma. In college, Cantor was convinced her headaches were caused by brain tumors. Later on, she thought ... (Miami Herald)
Therapy and Hypochondriacs Often Make Poor Mix, Study Says -- Mar 24, 2004
...anxiety" instead. In college, Ms. Cantor said, she was convinced that her headaches were caused by brain tumors. Later, she thought ... (New York Times)
Psychotherapy is found to help hypochondriacs -- Mar 23, 2004
...condition ''health anxiety'' instead. In college, Cantor was convinced her headaches were caused by brain tumors. Later on, she ... (Miami Herald)
Health Care Remains An Extremely Lucrative Industry -- Mar 24, 2004
...transplant applications. MU researcher Peter Gordon's study on dog brain tumors could also translate into human medicine. The University ... (Miami Herald)
Foes Ask Illinois Environmental Regulators to Modify Coal ... -- Mar 24, 2004
Among the list of health risks she mentioned were asthma, childhood brain tumors, cancer, learning disabilities, birth defects and inability to reproduce. ... (Miami Herald)
EarthTalk: What is the environmental impact of the United States ... -- Mar 22, 2004
The NPA says that people with epilepsy, asthma, brain tumors, cancer, or AIDS and pregnant or nursing women should completely avoid any chemical lice ... (Environmental News Network)
Whether running or walking, participants were united by triumph ... -- Mar 27, 2004
She had breast cancer for 18 years, and it recurred and metastasized in her bones and started causing brain tumors. She was 52 when she passed away on Feb. ... (San Antonio Express)
Betrayed by an Oil Giant -- Mar 25, 2004
...of the original 32,000 plaintiffs in the class-action suit against Exxon have died, many of them succumbing to respiratory illnesses, brain tumors and cancers ... (Common Dreams)
Iraqis living around nuclear site fear radiation contamination -- Mar 31, 2004
...council. "Children have been stricken with blood diseases and brain tumors and new cases are coming in regularly," he added. Karim ... (SpaceDaily)
A Perfect Model For Letting Your Hair Down -- Mar 25, 2004
Although children who've permanently lost hair through severe burns, car accidents, certain brain tumors and animal maulings have been recipients, most kids ... (Washington Post)
UTD catcher finds strength for softball -- Mar 24, 2004
Monday. "I'm an only child, and it's like I lost one of my best friends.". Andrew had several surgeries to remove brain tumors. He ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription))
FAMILY FINANCES -- Apr 1, 2004
...and then Bonnabel High School, was diagnosed in October with Grade IV glioblastoma multiforme, the most common and most aggressive of the primary brain tumors. ... (Times Picayune)
US buying habits killing the environment -- Mar 24, 2004
The NPA says that people with epilepsy, asthma, brain tumors, cancer or AIDS, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should completely avoid any chemical lice ... (Ithaca Journal)
Study Of Growth Hormone Treatment And Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ... -- Apr 7, 2004
...deficiencies. Many children died from the underlying conditions, such as brain tumors, that caused them to be growth hormone deficient. ... (Science Daily)
Medical Device Company Polyzen Expands Operations in Apex, NC -- Apr 8, 2004
The company also makes low-pressure balloons that are used during heart catheterization and radiation treatments after the removal of brain tumors. ... (Miami Herald)
SCIENCE BLOG EXCLUSIVE: UCLA, Hawthorne Explore BNCT Foundation -- Apr 7, 2004
So on the one hand, he kept pushing BNCT in the direction of brain tumors, but on the other, if not for him, BNCT might not have made it this far. ... (ScienceBlog.com)
ASPARTAME LAWSUITS ACCUSE MANY COMPANIES OF POISONING THE PUBLIC -- Apr 7, 2004
...substitute. From laboratory testing of the chemical on rats, researchers have discovered that the drug induces brain tumors. On ... (UN Observer)
AGY Therapeutics Raises Total of $9 Million in Extension of C ... -- Apr 7, 2004
...is dedicated to discovering and developing novel treatments for CNS diseases, including stroke, depression, cognitive and mental diseases and brain tumors. ... (Yahoo News)
Invisible Light And Special Goggles May Improve Brain Tumor ... -- Mar 29, 2004
...designed to help neurosurgeons define tumor "margins" -- the area where a tumor ends and normal tissue begins -- when they operate on patients with brain tumors ... (Science Daily)
Proxima Expands Clinical Team with Appointment of Gregory ... -- Apr 6, 2004
...is a privately held medical device company established in 1995 to develop site-specific cancer treatment systems for breast and brain tumors. ... (Business Wire)
Scientists now claim mobile phones "harm blood cells" -- Apr 7, 2004
This is not the first claim that mobile phones can damage health as it's been long believed mobile phones have links to cancer and brain tumors. ... (ShortNews.com)
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