Publications by authors named "Alexander K Quinones"

West Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA virus causing a wide spectrum of diseases. Neuroinvasive conditions such as meningitis and encephalitis are feared complications of WNV infection. Here, we describe the case of a 78-year-old male whose only initial presenting symptoms were fever and transient diplopia, whose initial MRI imaging with and without contrast did not reveal any abnormalities.

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In patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), there is no consensus on retesting biomarkers within the excision specimen. Our aim was to investigate the clinical relevance of biomarker changes post-NAC at a large tertiary medical center. A retrospective search was performed to identify cases from 2012 to 2015 with needle biopsy-confirmed invasive breast carcinoma treated with NAC and subsequent excision containing residual invasive tumor.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alexander K Quinones"

  • Alexander K Quinones' research primarily focuses on the clinical implications of emerging infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers, highlighting the complexities involved in diagnosing and treating such conditions.
  • In a recent case study on West Nile Virus neuroinvasive disease, he observed atypical symptoms in patients, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and thorough diagnostic imaging.
  • His investigation into breast cancer biomarkers post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy revealed significant insights into the potential impact of retesting on therapeutic management, contributing to the understanding of treatment personalization in oncology.