Brain Cancer Resource Center Clinical Briefs

• Protein Kinase Inhibitor for Treatment of Brain Hamartomas
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs December 04, 2012
  A protein kinase inhibitor was found to reduce subendymal giant cell astrocytomas in children and adults with tuberous sclerosis complex.
  
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• Watchful Waiting May Not Be Best Choice for Glioma Management
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs November 16, 2012
  The study investigates treatment approaches for different types of gliomas.
  
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• Survival Duration of Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs October 24, 2012
  In this case-control study of patients with glioblastoma multiforme, median overall survival time for those with multifocal tumors was shorter vs those with solitary tumors.
  
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• Cell Phone Use Not Associated With Brain Tumors in Children
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 29, 2011
  Children and teens who use cell phones were not at higher risk for brain tumors, according to a new study.
  
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• FDA Approvals: Gamunex, AdreView, Omnitrope
  Medscape Medical News September 25, 2008
  The FDA has approved immune globulin [human, 10%] intravenous infusion, iobenguane I 123 intravenous injection, and a new pen cartridge strength for somatropin [rDNA origin] injection.
  
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• Management of Brain Tumors in Adults Reviewed
  Medscape Medical News May 29, 2008
  The authors review the typical presentation and provide suggested diagnostic tests and treatment of primary brain tumors in adults.
  
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