Tumors from glial cells are often aggressive ... or the membranes that wrap around and protects the brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are benign (non-cancerous), and only very rarely ...

Five nurses from Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital who work on the same floor have been diagnosed with benign ...

Depo-Provera, a commonly used injectable contraceptive, has been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, which are a type of brain tumor. If ...

Tumours can start in any part of the brain or spinal cord. They are usually named after the type of cell they develop from. Read about the different types, and how doctors diagnose your brain tumour ...

A meningioma is a tumor that forms in the meninges, the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These tumors are usually benign (non-cancerous) but can still cause significant ...

The researchers looked at T-regs in the protective layers that encase the brain and spinal cord in mice. Until now, scientists thought these tissues, called the meninges, only served to protect ...

Most meningiomas are benign tumors although some can be more aggressive and malignant. Surgical resection can be curable for some patients while others may be best treated with irradiation approaches.

Dr. Arjun, Director & HOD - Institute of Neurosciences , Sakra World Hospital, explained, "A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord ...

Meningiomas are intracranial tumors that form in the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. While typically noncancerous, they can still cause severe neurological symptoms, including ...