Germline Microsatellite Genotypes Differentiate Children with Medulloblastoma

Variations in germline microsatellite DNA show risk for medulloblastoma Researchers at Children's National Hospital published a study in which they used a novel approach to identify specific markers in germline DNA called microsatellites that can differentiate children who have the brain tumor medulloblastoma from those who don’t. A melanoma drug shows promise for NF1 plexiforms A class of drugs originally approved for stopping tumor growth in adult cancers may be the key to treating plexiform neurofibromas in neurofibromatosis type 1, too. If effective, doctors will finally have a treatment for plexiform neurofibromas that can’t be removed via surgery. Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center opens in collaboration with Children’s National The center offers state-of-the-art, pencil beam proton therapy equipment, as well as next-generation imaging technologies such as dual energy CT-guided treatment that reduces the range of error. Getting to know Lee Beers, M.D., FAAP, future president-elect of AAP Lee Savio Beers, M.D., FAAP, was elected by her peers to become president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) beginning Jan.1, 2020. Dr. Beers will then serve as AAP president in 2021 for a one-year term.

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