Publications by authors named "M E Samar"

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  • The study investigates the long-term viability of an opportunistic amoeba species in freshwater samples from the Philippines after being stored for 3 years at room temperature.
  • Samples were filtered and cultured, revealing a 33% positivity rate for the amoeba, with various genotypes identified across different regions (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao).
  • The findings suggest that unpreserved water samples can remain viable for extended periods, posing a potential health risk due to the increased likelihood of human and animal contamination.
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Aim: The management of metastatic prostate cancer has progressed immensely in the last decade. This study aims to investigate the real-world clinical outcomes of metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma treated with abiraterone and enzalutamide. The findings will assist healthcare providers in making more informed decisions when choosing between these two drugs for treating these patients.

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Background: Renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) are renal parenchymal neoplasms that contribute to <5% of cancer cases worldwide. Within the diverse group of renal tumours, clear cell carcinoma is the most common subtype. The recommended first-line treatment for metastatic disease is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor given either as monotherapy or in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, based on improved survival outcomes.

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Background: Esophageal neoplasms rank as the 7th most common cancers in the world. Squamous cell carcinomas of esophagus (SCCE) are the predominant subset, linked to a number of genetic alterations. Gene-driven tumour pathways are being increasingly identified with the emerging role of next-generation sequencing.

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Background: Oncotype-Dx (ODx) is a 21-gene assay used as a prognostic and predictive tool for hormone receptor (HR)-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, node-negative, or 1 to 3 lymph node-positive early breast cancers (EBCs). The cost of the test, which is not available in low-middle income countries (LMICs), is not within the means of most individuals. The Ki-67 index is a marker of tumor proliferation that is cost-effective and easily performed and has been substituted in many cases to obtain prognostic information.

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