Publications by authors named "E Diab"

Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for drug-resistant, focal epilepsies. With MRI guidance, LITT can also be used to treat hypothalamic hamartoma. Here, we report on the first European case of LITT for hypothalamic hamartoma.

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a breast malignancy with a poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. Many studies show that TNBC exhibits heterogeneity across clinical, histopathological, and molecular levels. In this review, we discuss the immunogenic features of TNBC with a focus on immunotherapy and the current standard of care in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and metastatic setting.

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We present the first reported case in the Middle East of bilateral uveal metastasis from prostate cancer in a 74-year-old man. Initially diagnosed in November 2016 with high-volume metastatic castrate-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), his cancer progressed and was castrate-resistant. In December 2022, the patient presented blurry vision in the left eye and was diagnosed with left uveal metastase.

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Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-low breast cancer (BC) is a subtype of BC that has been recently recognized as a separate clinical entity with distinct clinical and molecular characteristics. It is defined by a low level of HER2 protein expression, which distinguishes it from other more aggressive BC subtypes. Early studies suggest that it may have a more favorable prognosis than HER2-positive BC, as it is less likely to spread to other parts of the body and may be more responsive to standard BC treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

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Article Synopsis
  • Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) are genetic disorders that impact neuromuscular transmission, primarily identified in childhood but often diagnosed in adulthood, leading to challenges in management.
  • A study of 235 adult CMS patients in France revealed diverse genetic mutations and highlighted the need for ongoing care, as the prognosis and long-term outcomes remain unclear.
  • The research categorized patients based on the initial symptoms and found varied disease progression patterns, with certain genotypes showing higher rates of ICU admission and the stability of phenotypical features across a patient's life.
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