HIV and Aids drug tested to treat brain tumour for the first time
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are testing HIV drugs for treating brain tumours linked to Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). The trial aims to see if Ritonavir and Lopinavir can reduce tumour growth and survival. Key Points
India TodayNerve blocking drugs could help stop head, neck cancer from growing, study finds
Drugs blocking activity of sensory nerves could stop or slow certain head and neck cancers from growing, new research... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDelhi: 5-year-old girl youngest in world to undergo ‘awake’ brain tumour surgery
A five-year-old girl has become the youngest in the world to undergo successful 'awake' brain tumour surgery. Doctors at AIIMS-Delhi performed the 'awake craniotomy' (conscious sedation technique) surgery on the girl. Key Points
India TodayUltrasound activates anti-cancer agent: Research
Berlin [Germany], April 6 (ANI): Chemotherapy treatments produce strong side effects. A new agent that accumulates in the tumour tissue and is activated there by ultrasound waves does not have this problem. Platinum complexes are among the most commonly used drugs against cancer. They are successful but have severe side effects. An international research team […] Key Points
ThePrintWhat is malignant phyllodes tumour that Rinky Chakma suffered from?
Miss India Tripura Rinky Chakma has died at the age of 28 due to Phyllodes tumour. An aggressive form of breast cancer, it is common in young women. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesDrug for pancreatic cancer shows promise against brain tumour in kids
New Delhi, August 2 A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has shown promise to treat medulloblastoma—the most common malignant brain tumour in children. In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the drug triptolide, which... Key Points
The TribuneNew treatment for deadly brain cancer shows promise in pre-clinical trials, reveal researchers
In this study, mice bearing glioblastoma treated with Immunosomes show complete eradication of tumour. A novel nanoformulation to cure deadly brain tumours has... Key Points
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