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An implantable ultrasound device (SonoCloud) appears to enhance chemotherapy treatment in glioblastoma

Implantable Ultrasound Device Augments Chemo in Glioblastoma

Experimental device seems to help more chemotherapy reach tumors
Researchers have identified immune genes that may affect mortality in patients with glioblastoma multiforme

Eight Immune Genes Identified As Playing a Role in Glioblastoma

Discovery might eventually lead to better treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
Patients with respiratory allergies

Allergies, Asthma, Eczema Tied to Lower Risk of Glioma

Researchers found 30 percent lower odds for those with respiratory allergies and eczema
An open-label

Proton Radiotherapy May Be New Option for Peds Brain Tumor

Acceptable toxicity, similar survival as conventional radiotherapy for childhood medulloblastoma
Rosacea is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing glioma

Rosacea Linked to Increased Risk of Glioma

Mechanisms dependent on matrix metalloproteinases may explain the association
For patients with glioblastoma

Tumor-Treating Fields Prolong Survival in Glioblastoma

Randomized trial terminated early based on benefit shown for TTFields added to maintenance chemo
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded its approval for the Optune device to include newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.

FDA Approves Optune Device for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Newly sanctioned to treat just-diagnosed patients, in combination with temozolomide
Radiation and chemotherapy can cause structural changes in the healthy brain tissue of patients with glioblastoma brain tumors

Chemoradiation for Glioblastoma Takes Toll on Brain

Structural changes include reduced gray matter volume and ventricular enlargement
Adiposity is associated with an increased risk of meningioma but not glioma

Meta-Analysis Links Adiposity to Increased Risk of Meningioma

High versus low levels of physical activity linked to reduction in risk of meningioma
Genome-wide data can help classify subtypes of gliomas

Genome-Wide Data Can Classify Gliomas Into Subtypes

Two studies show distinct molecular classes of gliomas based on genomic alterations