MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'glioma'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:29:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540528&cid=t_112484_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fvon-recklinghausens-disease-neurofibromatosis-type-1%2F Pathophysiology syndrome secondary to genetic defect marked by benign neural tumors and characteristic skin changes Signs and Symptoms 1) multiple neurofibromas 2) positive “button hole” sign (tumors invaginate into skin with pressure) 3) six or more cafe-au-lait spots greater than 1.5 cm 4) freckles in nonexposed skin areas, such as axillary and inguinal areas 5) scoliosis 6) pseudoarthrosis of tibia 7) peripheral nerve sheath tumors (Schwannomas) 8) CNS tumors (neurofibrosarcoma, glioma, malignant Schwannoma) 9) Lisch’s nodules (pigmented iris hamartomas) 10) infiltrative lung disease Histology/Gross Pathology 1) cafe-au-lait spots are flat and uniformly light brown in color 2) benign neurofibroma may convert to malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors Associated Condit... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540528 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:17:31 +0100 4540528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454024&cid=t_112484_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbilateral-thalamic-gliomas-mri-mrs.html Primary thalamic tumors are rare and bilateral thalamic tumors are even rarer. The incidence, clinical manifestations, natural history and prognosis of primary bilateral thalamic gliomas (PBTT) remain relatively obscure.  Spectroscopy reveals raised choline-creatinine ratio. Reported by Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454024 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:07:00 +0100 3454024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420415&cid=t_112484_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F03%2F30%2Ffamily-sky-dives-for-boy-who-died-of-brain-cancer%2F Filed under: Brain CancerJacob Taylor, a nine-year-old from Deer Park, Ohio, wanted to sky dive before he died, but never had the chance. Diagnosed with a rare brain cancer 10 months ago, the boy's health quickly eroded to the point where jumping was no longer an option. Instead, his family jumped in his honor on the first Saturday after he died. "Jump for Jacob," the unconventional memorial service at Hook Field, allowed Jacob's mother, grandmother and other relatives to sky dive in honor of the youngster. According to KYpost.com, John Hart of Team Fastrax led the jumpers in a prayer before they took off, saying "Heavenly Father, thank you for this day, the opportunity to jump with our teammate, Jacob. It's something that we've always wanted to do. Jacob, we know you're with us. We... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420415 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3420415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056725&cid=t_112484_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FA8JhK8WcaEQ%2F Despite warnings to the contrary, the increasing use of cell phones has not resulted in an increase in brain cancer (glioma and meningioma), show the results of a study looking at 60,000 people diagnosed with brain cancer over a 30-year period, from 1974 to 2003. The people were all aged between 20 and 79 years. Researchers in Denmark found that the incidence, the number of brain cancer cases diagnosed, was the same at the end of the study as it was at the beginning, went down, or increased before the large-spread availability of cell phones. Cell phones have been blamed for brain cancer in previous research, but with a very small increase. The National Cancer Institute has a page on cell phones and brain cancer, where there are explanations about why the fear exists and what types of radi... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056725 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:08:35 +0100 3056725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899054&cid=t_112484_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Foptic-chiasmatic-glioma.html Optic nerve glioma (also known as optic pathway glioma) is the most common primary neoplasm of the optic nerve. In 66% of NF-1 patients with optic nerve glioma, the growth involves the intraorbital optic nerve. In the absence of NF-1, the optic chiasm is most commonly involved, as is, less often, the intraorbital optic nerve. Optic nerve glioma may involve various portions of the retrobulbar visual pathway, including the optic nerve, chiasm, tracts, and radiations. Malignant lesions can invade the hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and internal capsule directly, or they may spread to the leptomeninges or subpial surfaces. On T1-weighted images, optic nerve gliomas are usually isointense to the cortex and hypointense to white matter. Invariably, the lesions are hypointense to orbital fat. On T2-w... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899054 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:25:00 +0100 2899054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879563&cid=t_112484_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fjust-one-dollar-to-help-khylee.html I don't usually solicit donations, but in this case I definitely want to be sure and share this information. My Doula, Brandy, was a tremendous support at the birth of my son. She made everything so wonderful, and not only was she my Doula, she has now become a friend. So, when I read a post by her about a dear friend's little girl, I had to share the info.I spoke with Brandy today and understand that little Khylee has to travel with her mother daily, over an hour each way, to receive radiation treatments. The radiation treatments are being administered in order to help stop the spread of the tumor, but there is fear that these treatments will not save this little girl's life.Please read more below:Information below courtesy of www.just-one-dollar.com On June 11, 2009, 4-year-old Khylee M... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879563 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:33:00 +0100 2879563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398855&cid=t_112484_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FtSlALmqbICA%2F A cancer medication already available for other cancers, such as breast cancer, has now been given the FDA-go ahead to be used for a type of brain cancer, called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Senator Edward Kennedy was diagnosed last year with brain cancer called glioma. GBM is the most advanced of this type of brain cancer. The FDA reported yesterday: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Avastin (bevacizumab) to treat patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) when this form of brain cancer continues to progress following standard therapy. GBM is a rapidly progressing cancer that invades brain tissue and can impact physical activities and mental abilities. It affects about 6,700 persons in the United States every year. Following initial treatment with surgery, radiati... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398855 Sun, 10 May 2009 11:00:41 +0100 2398855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809614&cid=t_112484_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fglioma-mrs.html This is classical MR spectroscopy findings of thalamic glioma.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809614 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:53:00 +0100 1809614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488813&cid=t_112484_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F303308210%2F Senator Edward Kennedy has just undergone a 3.5-hour brain surgery at the Duke University Medical Center, to remove a malignant tumor. His doctors declared the said surgery as successful. The surgery “was successful and accomplished our goals,” according to a statement released by the neurosurgeon, Dr. Allan Friedman, at the facility in Durham, N.C. Friedman said Kennedy was awake throughout the entire procedure and should experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery. A Kennedy spokesman said the senator spoke with his wife, Vicki, immediately after the surgery and told her: “I feel like a million bucks. I think I will do that again tomorrow.” Sen. Kennedy is expected to stay at the hospital for about a week. Read the full report at The LA Times. Ta... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488813 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:39:23 +0100 1488813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=573707&cid=t_112484_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F27%2Fnew-drug-may-help-brain-cancer-patients%2F Filed under: Brain Cancer, Drug, Research, Daily newsNew hope may be an injection away for patients living with glioma, a terminal brain cancer that comes with a life expectancy of about 25 weeks post-diagnosis.A new vaccine called Vitaspen is made by using tissue extracted from each person's cancerous tumor. The tissue is used as a unique footprint for the vaccine that targets destructive tumor tissue while sparing healthy tissue in the same region. Vitaspen is only in the first stage of clinical human trials, but researchers are pleased with the promise of the new drug -- particularly the benefits trial participants are gaining form the treatment. They have reported no adverse side effects, and the drug has increased the overall survival rate. Results of stage one trials will determine i... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=573707 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 573707