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DIPG Tumor Research: Insights from Lucía's Legacy
The donated tumor samples of 8-year-old Lucía García, who died of DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain cancer, have enabled breakthroughs in understanding its evasion of the immune system and potential therapeutic targets.
DIPG Tumor Research: Insights from Lucía's Legacy
The donated tumor samples of 8-year-old Lucía García, who died of DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain cancer, have enabled breakthroughs in understanding its evasion of the immune system and potential therapeutic targets.
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12% Bias Score
Fit Teacher Dies Days After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
51-year-old fit and healthy sports teacher Glenn Colmer died from a high-grade glioma brain tumor less than a week after diagnosis, highlighting the aggressive and often fatal nature of this cancer and the need for increased awareness and research funding.
Fit Teacher Dies Days After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
51-year-old fit and healthy sports teacher Glenn Colmer died from a high-grade glioma brain tumor less than a week after diagnosis, highlighting the aggressive and often fatal nature of this cancer and the need for increased awareness and research funding.
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48% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Labyrinthitis Masks Brain Tumor in Former Athlete
Former Commonwealth athlete Cate Jackson's initial diagnosis of labyrinthitis masked a meningioma, a brain tumor requiring surgery and radiotherapy; her daughter's fundraising highlights the need for more brain tumor research.
Misdiagnosed Labyrinthitis Masks Brain Tumor in Former Athlete
Former Commonwealth athlete Cate Jackson's initial diagnosis of labyrinthitis masked a meningioma, a brain tumor requiring surgery and radiotherapy; her daughter's fundraising highlights the need for more brain tumor research.
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28% Bias Score
Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
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28% Bias Score
Massachusetts Maternity Ward Nurses' Brain Tumor Cluster Prompts Calls for Independent Investigation
Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity ward are concerned about a cluster of brain tumor diagnoses among their colleagues, prompting an internal investigation that found no environmental risks, but nurses are calling for an independent investigation.
Massachusetts Maternity Ward Nurses' Brain Tumor Cluster Prompts Calls for Independent Investigation
Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity ward are concerned about a cluster of brain tumor diagnoses among their colleagues, prompting an internal investigation that found no environmental risks, but nurses are calling for an independent investigation.
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56% Bias Score
Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Potential Sign of Life-Threatening Conditions
Pulsatile tinnitus, the perception of one's heartbeat in the ears, can signal serious conditions like aneurysms (1 in 15,000 annual rupture rate in England) or tumors, though often stemming from less severe issues; medical consultation is crucial.
Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Potential Sign of Life-Threatening Conditions
Pulsatile tinnitus, the perception of one's heartbeat in the ears, can signal serious conditions like aneurysms (1 in 15,000 annual rupture rate in England) or tumors, though often stemming from less severe issues; medical consultation is crucial.
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56% Bias Score
Traumatic Brain Injury Significantly Raises Malignant Brain Tumor Risk
A study of 150,000 adults found those with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries had a significantly higher risk of developing malignant brain tumors within 3-5 years compared to those with mild injuries or no history of TBI, prompting calls for long-term patient monitoring.
Traumatic Brain Injury Significantly Raises Malignant Brain Tumor Risk
A study of 150,000 adults found those with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries had a significantly higher risk of developing malignant brain tumors within 3-5 years compared to those with mild injuries or no history of TBI, prompting calls for long-term patient monitoring.
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48% Bias Score
Lawsuits Target Pfizer's Depo-Provera Over Brain Tumor Risk
Hundreds of women are suing Pfizer, alleging its Depo-Provera birth control shot increased their risk of meningiomas, a type of brain tumor, resulting in life-altering symptoms; a study showed a 5.6-fold increased risk with prolonged use and the drug's US label lacks this warning unlike in Canada.
Lawsuits Target Pfizer's Depo-Provera Over Brain Tumor Risk
Hundreds of women are suing Pfizer, alleging its Depo-Provera birth control shot increased their risk of meningiomas, a type of brain tumor, resulting in life-altering symptoms; a study showed a 5.6-fold increased risk with prolonged use and the drug's US label lacks this warning unlike in Canada.
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52% Bias Score
Ultra-Rapid Brain Tumor Test a "Game Changer", Improves Diagnosis Time to Hours
A new "ultra-rapid" genetic test for brain tumors, developed at the University of Nottingham, diagnoses tumor types in hours instead of weeks, improving treatment and reducing patient anxiety; it has been successfully used in 50 operations at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with a 100% suc...
Ultra-Rapid Brain Tumor Test a "Game Changer", Improves Diagnosis Time to Hours
A new "ultra-rapid" genetic test for brain tumors, developed at the University of Nottingham, diagnoses tumor types in hours instead of weeks, improving treatment and reducing patient anxiety; it has been successfully used in 50 operations at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with a 100% suc...
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44% Bias Score
Five Nurses Develop Benign Brain Tumors; Hospital Investigation Finds No Environmental Risk
Five nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit developed benign brain tumors, leading to an internal investigation that found no environmental risks, while the nurses' union is conducting its own investigation and has collected hundreds of reports from staff.
Five Nurses Develop Benign Brain Tumors; Hospital Investigation Finds No Environmental Risk
Five nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit developed benign brain tumors, leading to an internal investigation that found no environmental risks, while the nurses' union is conducting its own investigation and has collected hundreds of reports from staff.
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48% Bias Score
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Investigates Nurse Brain Tumor Cases, Finds No Environmental Risk
Newton-Wellesley Hospital investigated a possible cluster of brain tumors among nurses on its fifth-floor maternal care ward, interviewing six nurses with differing brain tumors and conducting environmental assessments that found no environmental risks, although nurses remain concerned.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Investigates Nurse Brain Tumor Cases, Finds No Environmental Risk
Newton-Wellesley Hospital investigated a possible cluster of brain tumors among nurses on its fifth-floor maternal care ward, interviewing six nurses with differing brain tumors and conducting environmental assessments that found no environmental risks, although nurses remain concerned.
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52% Bias Score
Mother's Quick Observation Leads to Brain Cancer Diagnosis in Infant
Three-month-old Elijah Anpilogova was diagnosed with two brain tumors after his mother noticed his eyes moving rapidly; despite initial misdiagnoses, chemotherapy is helping, though surgery is impossible due to location.
Mother's Quick Observation Leads to Brain Cancer Diagnosis in Infant
Three-month-old Elijah Anpilogova was diagnosed with two brain tumors after his mother noticed his eyes moving rapidly; despite initial misdiagnoses, chemotherapy is helping, though surgery is impossible due to location.
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24% Bias Score
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