Nearly 20% of children with NF1 develop pLGGs along the optic pathway, also known as NF1-associated optic pathway glioma (NF1-OPG). Despite many advances in cancer therapy, there are no definitive ...
Researchers from France used an Nf1-KO mouse model to study how genetic changes linked to neurofibromatosis type 1 affect spinal development, leading to progressive curvature of the spine. Spinal ...
Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people. These ...
It has been several months since Dr. Lane Rutledge, who was our colleague in the UAB NF Clinic, passed away unexpectedly, and her absence has been felt by those of us in the NF Clinic as well as by ...
Impact of bevacizumab added to temozolomide-chemoradiation on time to health-related quality of life deterioration in unresectable glioblastoma: Results of a phase II randomized clinical trial. This ...
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that affects the skin, nervous system, and other parts of the body. The condition, formerly called Von Recklinghausen disease, causes changes in ...
Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented by medications. CHINA, January 14, 2026 ...