Neurology
A promising clinical trial using immunotherapy has doubled the life expectancy of patients with recurring brain tumors. Available at Atlantic Health System, this treatment uses an injectable enzyme to render the brain tumor defenseless against drugs that previously would not have been effective. Watch a video featuring one of our experts and see how immunotherapy saved a patient’s life > | |
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Neurology
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Neurology
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Neurology
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Neurology
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Neurology
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