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Genetic discovery of brain tumors in children
Medicine - Health

Genetic discovery of brain tumors in children

Canadian scientists have identified eight genes for brain tumors in children, opening new perspectives for doctors in treating this incurable disease.

December 14, 2018
A double agent to prevent tumors
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A double agent to prevent tumors

Researchers at CNRS published a synthetic molecule that could prevent the growth of cancer cells and vascular formation around tumors.

December 14, 2018
Successful surgery for patients with giant tumors
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Successful surgery for patients with giant tumors

On July 13, doctors of K Hospital successfully operated for Luc Thi Linh, who had a huge tumor on her face. The surgery, which started at 9:00 and lasted more than 2 hou…

December 14, 2018
Found stem cells in pancreatic tumors
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Found stem cells in pancreatic tumors

This discovery may lead to the development of new treatments for this deadly disease. For the first time, researchers at the University of Michigan General Cancer Center…

December 14, 2018
Sudden transgene causes the tumors to shrink
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Sudden transgene causes the tumors to shrink

Scientists have discovered that making a major gene work again abruptly can provide a very effective new way of treating cancer. Many cancers are thought to be due to a…

December 14, 2018
Children with headaches may be due to brain tumors
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Children with headaches may be due to brain tumors

Parents should not be subjective if the child has a headache. Not only is it a sign of fever or tonsillitis, headache can also be a sign of brain tumors - a type of canc…

December 14, 2018