Our discussion this month focuses on the recent change in nomenclature for the conditions formerly known as NF2 and schwannomatosis. The change in naming conventions for these two disorders is the ...

Purpose: To provide presymptomatic diagnosis for children of sporadic neurofibromatosis 2 patients in whom no NF2-mutations were found by screening their blood-DNA. Methods: Tumors of four patients ...

The clinical heterogeneity of genetic tumor-causing conditions that fall under the umbrella of neurofibromatosis (NF) extends to neurocognitive impacts, but the psychosocial impact is more universal. ...

A review of how antineoplastic treatments impact the sexuality, fertility, and sexual function of adult patients with brain cancer: Implications for real-time treatment planning. A comparative study ...

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On the occasion of World NF2 Awareness Day, the Children's Tumor Foundation has announced the establishment of a significant research initiative dedicated to finding effective treatments for NF2, ...

Patients with rare brain tumors on the auditory nerve now have an option to prevent complete deafness at UC San Diego Health. The device, called an auditory brainstem implant or ABI, fits behind the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a tumor suppressor, although the molecular mechanism accounting for this effect remains unknown. Here, we show ...

The human polyomavirus, JC virus, has recently been associated with several human CNS tumors, including medulloblastomas and a broad range of glial-origin tumors. This ubiquitous virus is the ...

Randomized Open-Label Phase II Trial of Apitolisib (GDC-0980), a Novel Inhibitor of the PI3K/Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Pathway, Versus Everolimus in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma ...