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2. Glioblastoma - Wikipedia

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   Glioblastoma, previously known as glioblastoma multiforme ( GBM ), is the most aggressive and most common type of cancer that originates in the brain, and has a very poor prognosis for survival. [ 6][ 7][ 8] Initial signs and symptoms of glioblastoma are nonspecific. [ 1] They may include headaches, personality changes, nausea, and symptoms ...

3. Brain tumor - Wikipedia

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   A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. [ 2] There are two main types of tumors: malignant (cancerous) tumors and benign (non-cancerous) tumors. [ 2] These can be further classified as primary tumors, which start within the brain, and secondary tumors, which most commonly have spread from tumors located outside the brain ...

4. Central nervous system tumor - Wikipedia

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   Oncology, neurology. A central nervous system tumor ( CNS tumor) is an abnormal growth of cells from the tissues of the brain or spinal cord. [ 1] CNS tumor is a generic term encompassing over 120 distinct tumor types. [ 2] Common symptoms of CNS tumors include vomiting, headache, changes in vision, nausea, and seizures. [ 3]

5. Drug delivery to the brain - Wikipedia

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   Once the drug cannot pass back through the barrier the drug can be concentrated and made effective for therapeutic use. [7] However drawbacks to this exist as well. Once the drug is in the brain there is a point where it needs to be degraded to prevent overdose to the brain tissue. Also if the drug cannot pass back through the blood–brain ...

6. Post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment - Wikipedia

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   The details of PCCI's causes and boundaries are not well known. Two major theories have been advanced: the direct effect of chemotherapy drugs on the brain, and the role of hormones in nervous system health. PCCI is complex and factors other than the chemotherapeutic agents may impact cognitive functioning.

7. Nanoparticles for drug delivery to the brain - Wikipedia

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   Nanoparticles for drug delivery to the brain is a method for transporting drug molecules across the blood–brain barrier (BBB) using nanoparticles. These drugs cross the BBB and deliver pharmaceuticals to the brain for therapeutic treatment of neurological disorders. These disorders include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease ...

8. Toxic leukoencephalopathy - Wikipedia

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   Toxic leukoencephalopathy. Toxic leukoencephalopathy is a rare condition that is characterized by progressive damage (-pathy) to white matter (-leuko-) in the brain (-encephalo-), particularly myelin, due to causes such as exposure to substance use, environmental toxins, or chemotherapeutic drugs. The prevalence of this disease is infrequent ...

9. Allergy medications may cause brain damage, increase ... - AOL

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   A link between these types of drugs and cognitive impairment isn't a totally new discovery, but for the first time, researchers used brain imaging techniques to determine the physical changes ...