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October 07, 2020
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VIDEO: Role of non-neoplastic brain cells on brain tumor progression

VIDEO: Role of non-neoplastic brain cells on brain tumor progression

In this video from the Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association, David Gutmann, MD, PhD, FAAN, discusses the plenary session he co-chaired with Steven Small, MD, PhD, on microenvironment control of brain tumor pathogenesis.

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September 29, 2020
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City of Hope reaches deal to commercialize scorpion toxin-based CAR T-cell therapy

City of Hope reaches deal to commercialize scorpion toxin-based CAR T-cell therapy

City of Hope announced it has reached an agreement with Australia-based biotech Chimeric Therapeutics.

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July 22, 2020
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10 important updates for Glioblastoma Awareness Day

10 important updates for Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

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May 19, 2020
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CAR-natural killer T-cell therapy feasible, safe for advanced neuroblastoma

CAR-natural killer T-cell therapy feasible, safe for advanced neuroblastoma

A modified natural killer T-cell therapy expressing a chimeric antigen receptor and interleukin-15 appeared feasible and safe for children with neuroblastoma, according to interim results of a first-in-human phase 1 trial presented at the virtual American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Meeting.

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May 15, 2020
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Suicide risk higher within 1 year of brain cancer diagnosis

Suicide risk higher within 1 year of brain cancer diagnosis

Risk for suicide appeared higher among individuals within the first year of a brain cancer diagnosis compared with the general population, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.

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May 09, 2020
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Seven important updates for National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month is commemorated in May.

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April 09, 2020
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FDA grants fast track designation to BLZ-100 for pediatric central nervous system tumors

FDA grants fast track designation to BLZ-100 for pediatric central nervous system tumors

The FDA granted fast track designation to tozuleristide for treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors.

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March 22, 2020
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12 medical centers form brain tumor research collaborative

Twelve institutions across the United States and Canada formed a collaborative designed to improve long-term survival and quality of life for patients with malignant brain tumors.

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August 14, 2024
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VIDEO: Advanced MRI techniques enhance outcomes for patients with brain tumors

VIDEO: Advanced MRI techniques enhance outcomes for patients with brain tumors

In this video, Tracy T. Batchelor, MD, head of the department of neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses advances in imaging technologies for brain tumors.

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August 21, 2024
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VIDEO: Understanding neuroanatomy key to approaching brain tumors

VIDEO: Understanding neuroanatomy key to approaching brain tumors

In this video, Tracy T. Batchelor, MD, head of the department of neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses how the location of a glioma can affect treatment options.

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