Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors

UT-H Medical School Medical School

In utero spinal surgery may correct birth defects | Video | abc13.com

abclocal.go.com — “A study shows when spinal cords are repaired before babies was born, half the kids with spina bifida can walk without crutches” View full resource at abclocal.go.com

Most Recently Shared on July 16, 2011 at 7:13 am By:

Pediatric Surgery: Spina Bifida repair video http://goo.gl/fb/eII4y

9 months ago...

Researchers Advance Treatments For Incontinence Due To Spinal Cord Defects, Disease And Deformed Bladders

medicalnewstoday.com — “Employing a variety of the most sophisticated experimental techniques and procedures, researchers have advanced treatments for children in need of bladder reconstruction. A new study, presented du” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

Most Recently Shared on May 16, 2011 at 4:05 pm By:

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Researchers Advance Treatments For Incontinence Due To Spinal Cord Defects, Disease And Deformed Bladders http://mnt.to/3VV4 #pediatrics

11 months ago...

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Ependymoma

cancer.emedtv.com — “An ependymoma is a tumor that forms in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article provides a detailed discussion on this common type of childhood cancer, including symptoms and treatment options, with links to more information.” View full resource at cancer.emedtv.com

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2011 at 2:24 pm By:

A 14-year-old Boy with Mandibular Tumor, Spontaneous Spinal Fractures

pediatricsupersite.com — “A 14-year-old boy with a medical history of scoliosis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumopathy, and lymphocytic meningitis at 10 years complained of diurnal” View full resource at pediatricsupersite.com

Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2011 at 2:06 pm By:

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#PediatricAnnals Case Challenges: A 14-year-old Boy with Mandibular Tumor, Spontaneous Spinal Fractures: http://ow.ly/4I204

12 months ago...

What Is Spina Bifida? What Causes Spina Bifida?

medicalnewstoday.com — “Spina bifida is a congenital malformation in which there is something wrong with the bone in the vertebral column, exposing the spinal cord which should be protected within the vertebral co” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2011 at 8:05 pm By:

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What Is Spina Bifida? What Causes Spina Bifida? http://mnt.to/3SPt #pediatrics

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke :: At Duke there is Hope

cancer.duke.edu — “The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke in Durham, North Carolina, is dedicated entirely to the treatment and cure of brain and/or spinal cord tumors in children and adults.” View full resource at cancer.duke.edu

Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2011 at 4:35 am By:

Alicia C. Staley Patient Expert and Health Social Media

RT @uvmer: Why brain cancer is “most challenging cancer”-Dr.Henry Friedman (Duke) http://bit.ly/agKm2b #BRAINTUMORTHURSDAY (via @BTBuddies)

SpineUniverse Health Site

Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors - Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors

spineuniverse.com — “Surgery is performed to remove or reduce the size of the tumor and alleviate the pressure ont he spinal column caused by the tumor.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com

Most Recently Shared on February 20, 2011 at 8:01 am By:

Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors http://dlvr.it/H3pgW

Many Stroke Patients Not Getting Therapies to Prevent Blood Clots

newswise.com — “Patients with strokes, brain tumors and spinal cord injuries are at high risk for life-threatening blood clots, but many do not receive preventive therapy, Loyola University Health System researchers report.” View full resource at newswise.com

Most Recently Shared on February 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm By:

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Many Stroke Patients Not Getting Therapies to Prevent Blood Clots: Patients with strokes, brain tumors and spina... http://bit.ly/epCEwh

First Patients Complete Proton Therapy Treatment At CDH Proton Center, A Procure Center: Two months after the op... http://bit.ly/gYB6RW

cancercompass.com — “Two months after the opening of the CDH Proton Center, A Procure Center, the first patients have --graduated-- from their treatment surrounded by family, friends and staff. The group of graduating patients, whose tumors included prostate, brain and a non-cancerous tumor on the spinal cord, received proton therapy, an alternative to standard X-ray radiation that spares healthy tissue and results in far fewer short- and long-term treatment side effects.” View full resource at cancercompass.com

Most Recently Shared on January 23, 2011 at 12:01 am By:

john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor

First Patients Complete Proton Therapy Treatment At CDH Proton Center, A Procure Center: Two months after the op... http://bit.ly/gYB6RW

Photons vs. Protons in Radiation Therapy (photonics.com | Jan 2011 | Research)

photonics.com — “A study comparing the long-term outcomes of patients with spinal-cord tumors after radiation therapy...” View full resource at photonics.com

Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2011 at 10:36 am By:

Matthew Katz Radiation Oncologist, Physician, Doctor, and Oncologist

Proton therapy worse than photon therapy? Comparative effectiveness advocates may want to cheer. http://ow.ly/3DJZF #radiation #protons...