The 1980 World Series was a grand event for the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the last inning, and the Phillies were up by 3. With two players out and…
Currently, a glioblastoma multiforme (also known simply as glioblastoma or GBM) diagnosis comes with a poor prognosis. There is a 40% survival rate after one year which falls to…
In the past, it was difficult to incentivize the development of treatments for rare diseases, given issues with both profitability and small patient populations. However, all people are deserving…
Have you ever heard of Orphan Drug designation? This designation is granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to drugs or biologics intended to diagnose, prevent, or…
Unfortunately, the prognosis associated with glioblastoma is poor; some studies suggest that survival rates are 40% within one year of diagnosis and 17% within two years, with less than 7%…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Researchers at Brown University, in collaboration with an MIT research team, discovered a method of penetrating the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in mice and delivering medication to treat lethal tumors…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is notoriously difficult-to-treat. This cancer is both aggressive and invasive, spreading “tentacles” and becoming hard to remove even with surgery. As a result, finding more effective therapeutic…
Glioblastoma is notoriously difficult to treat and manage. The cancer is not only aggressive and quickly spreading, but is often treatment-averse. Because of this, glioblastoma comes with a poor prognosis…
This week SciTech Daily published news of the successful eradication of a heretofore incurable form of brain cancer. The research was conducted at Israel’s Tel Aviv University in collaboration with…
Neuroscience News recently published an intriguing article suggesting that letrozole, a drug developed to treat breast cancer, has the potential to treat brain tumors. The discovery began with a question…
Happy Friday! A tropical storm system will be traveling up through the mid-Atlantic this weekend, bringing wind and rain. Hunker down! This week, we have stories on Duke University being…
Glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, is notoriously difficult to treat. This is because the tumor is fast-moving, aggressive, invasive, and hard to remove with just surgery. However, an…
Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn, associate professor at Dallas University in Texas, created a molecule that kills a broad range of treatment-resistant cancers. The newly targeted group includes triple-negative breast cancer.…
Have you ever heard of Orphan Drug designation? In the United States, this designation is granted to drugs or biologics that intend to treat, prevent, or diagnose rare diseases…
Al Lupiano, an environmental scientist, recently spoke with Meg Baker of CBS2. Al told her that twenty years ago, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The memory and…
Currently, 95% of rare diseases don't have an effective treatment. Progress is being made, but there is just so much ground to cover in rare disease research. Studying rare diseases…
WDBJ recently carried special news from Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Institute. Treatment has been identified for glioblastoma patients. Glioblastoma is a fatal disease resulting in death within fifteen months after…
Prozac (fluoxetine) is used to treat a variety of mental health conditions including major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), among others. You may…
Glioblastoma is a highly malignant and aggressive brain cancer. With a 5-year survival rate of under 10%, there is an urgent need for newer and more effective diagnostic and treatment…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound found in cannabis and derived from hemp. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. It is lauded for its ability to treat a wide variety…
A glioblastoma diagnosis can be devastating. Currently, the 5-year survival rate is under 10%. This highly malignant cancer, which forms in the brain and spinal cord, is also somewhat difficult…
What if researchers could change DNA processes within brain tumors to improve overall survival rates and patient outcomes? According to Medical XPress, researchers found that L-methylfolate, in conjunction with the…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
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