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Trials assess novel nanoparticle’s impact on brain cancer patients

Two studies underway at UT Southwestern are building upon existing nanoparticle technology to deliver brain cancer medications directly to the brain. Neurosurgeon Toral Patel, M.D., and Neuro-Oncologist Michael Youssef, M.D., discuss how the ReSPECT clinical trials may give hope to patients living with glioblastoma and leptomeningeal disease.

Toral Patel, M.D. / Michael Youssef, M.D.

July 12, 2024

Gamma Knife gives brain cancer patients access to top team and technology

Successful outcomes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery require a team approach – and a lot of quality checks. Neurosurgeon Toral Patel, M.D., discusses the process in this week's MedBlog.

Toral Patel, M.D.

May 20, 2021

What women need to know about common benign brain tumors

Women are at higher risk for benign brain tumors than men – but why? In this week’s blog, neurosurgeon Toral Patel, M.D., discusses what we do and don’t know about benign brain tumors, as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Learn more.

Toral Patel, M.D.

May 1, 2019