Provider CornerFEATURING:January 19, 2023Brain tumor team performs first ever LIFU procedure on pediatric DIPG patientA multidisciplinary brain tumor team at Children’s National Hospital successfully performed the first treatment with sonodynamic therapy utilizing low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) and 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) medication on a pediatric patient. The treatment, performed on a 5-year-old child diagnosed with a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), …
Q&A with Dr. Michael Vogelbaum on Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors
Provider CornerFEATURING:January 5, 2023Q&A with Dr. Michael Vogelbaum on Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors We sat down with Dr. Michael Vogelbaum, Program Leader of Neuro-Oncology and Chief of Neurosurgery, to discuss stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. What is stereotactic surgery and how is it different from radiation therapy? Stereotactic radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment that is delivered with the highest precision, …
4 Part Video Interview: Monica Rummelhoff
Monica Rummelhoff Part 1/4Part 2/4Part 3/4Part 4/4Featured News4 Part Video Interview: Monica RummelhoffExtensive Knowledge and Human Compassion: Medical Transplant Expertise at GMMIGMMI’s Medical Team Discusses the State of the PandemicSubscribe to our Newsletter Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. GMMI is a leading ISO 9001:2015 & ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified provider of cost containment and medical risk management solutions. We …
Spotlight: Center for BRCA and Related Genes
Inherited mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, and other BRCA-related DNA repair genes confer increased risk of multiple tumor types – particularly breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers. Moreover, it is now clear that many cancers can acquire mutations in the BRCA and other related DNA repair genes only in their tumor cells, even though the patient was not born with the genetic mutation.
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Qatar Rehabilitation Institute Launches Partnership With Leading U.S. Rehabilitation Hospital
Atrium Health’s Carolinas Rehabilitation (CR), of Charlotte, North Carolina, ratified a new partnership with the Qatar rehabilitation Institute (QRI) in Doha earlier this year. QRI is the region’s largest tertiary rehabilitation hospital and is part of the Hamad Medical Corp. (HMC), the principal public healthcare provider in Qatar.
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University of Chicago Medicine is a world leader in HIPEC Care
At UChicago Medicine, our HIPEC team includes internationally known HIPEC surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses and cancer research scientists. This level of HIPEC expertise is unmatched internationally.
What You Need to Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers
Provider CornerFEATURING:November 3, 2022What You Need to Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers Moffitt Cancer Center’s treatment teams include surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) utilizing robotic surgical systems for a variety of cancer types, including gynecologic cancers. Many patients report a higher quality of life during MIS recovery due to a shorter hospital stay and less postoperative …
Mayo Clinic researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment.
CANCER IS TOUGH. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE, HIPEC IS TOUGHER!
University of Chicago Medicine is a world leader in HIPEC Care
At UChicago Medicine, our HIPEC team includes internationally known HIPEC surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses and cancer research scientists. This level of HIPEC expertise is unmatched internationally.