Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented ...

A Pensole Lewis College Detroit student works on designing footwear. The Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo was opened in February, expanding PLC Detroit’s offerings for students interested in ...

Oral selumetinib (AstraZeneca) reduces tumor volume in children with inoperable plexiform neurofibroma, benign tumors of peripheral nerves related to neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), with acceptable ...

Walled Lake — When Allyson Lejzorowicz had her first daughter, Grace, in 2010, the Walled Lake mother knew she had to catapult her into life feeling confident and independent. Both have ...

(NEW YORK, NY and BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) - June 17, 2024 - The 2024 Global NF Conference, organized by the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) and the European NF Group, and hosted by Children's Tumor ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body. These tumors are usually noncancerous (benign), but they ...

EDMONTON, AB — Gail Appelgren is used to strangers staring at her. She's grown accustomed to people making cruel comments in front of her, asking if she can talk and assuming she has a contagious ...

Caleb McLaughlin, 8, of the Center Grove area holds a sign marking the route for Walk4NF, a fundraiser and community event for NF Midwest, on May 17 at White River State Park. Caleb has ...

Despite what was previously thought, new research has shown that genetic changes alone cannot explain why and where tumors grow in those with genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1).