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News Archive from April 2011

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April 28, 2011

Jefferson Marks Fifth Year Using Groundbreaking New Treatment for Esophageal Damage that Could Lead to Cancer

The new treatment, known as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), was pioneered at Jefferson by Dr. Infantolino.

April 24, 2011

Blocking Crucial Molecule Could Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis, Jefferson Neuroscientists Say

Researchers uncover role of GM-CSF, an inflammatory cytokine, in T helper cells; blocking it could treat multiple sclerosis.

April 19, 2011

Minimizing Side Effects from Chemoradiation Could Help Brain Cancer Patients Live Longer, Jefferson Study Suggests

Findings show that damage to surrounding tissue may play role in determining high-grade glioma patients' long-term outcome.

April 18, 2011

FDA Approval of Brain Aneurysm Device Gives Jefferson Neurosurgeons Another Life-Saving Tool

Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, first in tri-state area to use new device, can now better treat large aneurysms.

April 15, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Researchers Unlock Key to Personalized Cancer Medicine Using Tumor Metabolism

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson researchers used gene signatures and energy metabolism to predict clinical outcome, rather than gene mutations.

April 12, 2011

Jefferson Doctors Strengthen Case for High-Dose Radiotherapy Technique After Radical Prostatectomy

Intense-modulated radiotherapy proves advantageous: a higher dose and less toxicity could lead to better outcomes.

April 07, 2011

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Breast Cancer Symposium Features Latest in Research, Treatment

Specialized knowledge will be gained regarding the care of two specific populations of breast cancer patients: the elderly and high-risk "triple negative" disease patients.