Robotic surgery does not compromise clinical outcomes for prostate cancer surgery
Robotic surgical technology with its three-dimensional, high-definition view gives surgeons the sensation of touch, even as they operate from a remote console. A new study describes the phenomenon, called intersensory integration, and reports that surgical outcomes for prostate cancer surgery using minimally invasive robotic technology [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Brain’
Brain cancer awareness: 55-year-old cycles across USA
Philadelphia Phillies Host Tug McGraw Foundation to Raise Awareness for Brain Tumors
Another Clyde son diagnosed with cancer
CLYDE Jacob “Bubba” Andrews is a young man who shines — a star athlete with a winning smile and a buoyant personality.
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Philadelphia Phillies Host Tug McGraw Foundation to Raise Awareness for Brain Tumors
Citizens Bank Park will be filled with that “Ya Gotta Believe” spirit on [...]
Potential therapeutic target for brain cancer identified
Pediatric brain tumor patient inspires SU Basketball team
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – One of Syracuse University Basketball’s biggest fans is also one of the bravest. He is Nicholas Trivelpiece, a six-year-old battling brain cancer. Trivelpiece can often be found with the team. He attends practices, he warms up with the team before games, and he even has [...]
Brain Cancer Survivor Will Cycle 4,170 Miles Across USA to ‘Outsmart’ Disease
Boy Who World Wished Well Succumbs To Cancer
Nate Elfrink, the 7-year-old who received Christmas cards from well-wishers around the globe, has died after a battle with brain cancer.
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Brain Cancer Survivor Will Cycle 4,170 Miles Across USA to ‘Outsmart’ Disease
Brains on Bikes Raises Funds to Improve Mortality Rate that Hasn’t Changed in [...]
New Brain Cancer Support Group Forms in El Paso
Benefit planned for woman with brain cancer
Friends of a Festus woman with brain cancer are hoping to help her with overwhelming medical bills.
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New Brain Cancer Support Group Forms in El Paso
One local man is not only fighting brain cancer, he’s using the time he has left to start the first ever [...]
Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer
Notch-blocking drug effective against brain cancer stem cells, but more than one targeted attack needed
Working with mice, Johns Hopkins scientists who tested drugs intended to halt growth of brain cancer stem cells – a small population of cells within tumors that perpetuate cancer growth – conclude that blocking these cells may be somewhat effective, but [...]
Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer
Title: Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer Category: Health News Created: 2/24/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2010
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Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) Working with mice, Johns Hopkins scientists who tested drugs intended [...]
Man fighting brain tumour now in battle with gov’t
Mango effective in preventing, stopping certain colon, breast cancer cells
Texas If you know little about this fruit, understand this: The mango has been found to prevent or stop certain colon and breast cancer cells in the lab. That’s according to a new study by Texas Agri-Life Research food scientists, who examined the five varieties most [...]
Idelle Davidson: Fighting the Good Fight Against “Chemo Brain”
Deaths/causes | Dec. 4 – Jan. 12 | PUBLIC RECORDS
Arvin, Beryl O.; 84, Loogootee, Ind., Dec. 31, coroner — respiratory arrest secondary to seizure, subdural hematoma, blunt-force trauma, fallArzoian, Jaclyn; 97, Wadesville, Ind., Jan. 11, end-stage Alzheimer’s dementiaBabb, Ronald Lee; 62, Chandler, Ind., Jan. 6, cancer of the pancreasBarnes, Edward Clay; 78, Evansville, Jan. 6, [...]
Jeff Conaway Suffers Brain Hemorrhage, Fears for His “Final Days”
2 families caught up in Virginia killing rampage
APPOMATTOX, Va. – Jonathan Quarles was the kind of guy who took in flying squirrels and turtles, then released them back to the wild. The kind of guy who gathered clothes and furniture for strangers when their house burned down.
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Jeff Conaway Suffers Brain [...]