News tagged with neurological surgery
Tumor-attacking virus strikes with 'one-two punch'
Dec 01, 2009 |
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Ohio State University cancer researchers have developed a tumor-attacking virus that both kills brain-tumor cells and blocks the growth of new tumor blood vessels.
Treating bone loss in breast cancer survivors
Sep 15, 2009 |
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A key statistic that consumer groups and the media often use when compiling hospital report cards and national rankings can be misleading, researchers report in a new study.
In the Middle of Brain Surgery, Patients Wake Up and Begin Talking
Sep 11, 2009 |
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Kim Delvaux was undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor when doctors at Loyola University Hospital woke her up. Dr. Vikram Prabhu talked to her about her favorite topics -- NASCAR and her kids.
Some brain tumors may be mediated by tiny filament on cells
Aug 23, 2009 |
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UCSF scientists have discovered that a tiny filament extending from cells, until recently regarded as a remnant of evolution, may play a role in the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
Brain surgery on Monday, home on Tuesday
Mar 25, 2009 |
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Norma Wooley checked into Loyola University Hospital on a recent Monday morning for brain surgery to repair a life-threatening aneurysm.
'Talk and die' syndrome not common, doctor says
Mar 19, 2009 |
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In "talk and die" syndrome, people can have what seems to be a mild blow to the head appear perfectly lucid and then within hours lapse into a coma -- which is what reportedly happened to actress Natasha Richardson after ...
