Tag: brain tumor growth
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St. Jude Study Finds Poverty Impacts How Children Heal From Brain Tumors
Learn why disadvantaged kids often face decreased cognition post-brain cancer treatment. A recent study conducted by scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has shed light on the significant role of socioeconomic environment in the cognitive outcomes of pediatric brain tumor patients undergoing radiation therapy. A press release announced the study, published in Neuro-Oncology. It suggests…
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Neurologists Find a Link Between the Keto Diet and Brain Tumor Growth
A new study reveals that people with brain tumor growth may benefit from the keto diet. The ketogenic diet is a modified version of the Atkins diet. It includes high-fat, low-carb foods and moderate amounts of protein. Physicians initially prescribed this type of diet to epilepsy patients in the 1920s. Today, many people follow the…