University of Pretoria pioneers method for detecting brain tumors early

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Published Dec 1, 2025

Researchers at the University of Pretoria have endeavored to find safer methods for earlier diagnosis of brain tumors.

They have developed a non-invasive system that measures intracranial pressure, a critical marker when diagnosing life-threatening neurological conditions.

This method promises to be a simple yet powerful diagnostic tool that enables earlier treatment, better outcomes and more equitable healthcare access.

Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pretoria's Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Professor Llewellyn Padayachy, joins us for more.

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