Publications by authors named "Robin Boltjes"
Osimertinib-induced DNA resistance mutations in cerebrospinal fluid of epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small-cell lung carcinoma patients developing leptomeningeal metastases: Osimertinib Resistance Analysis-leptomeningeal metastases study.
Neuro Oncol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the challenges of diagnosing and treating leptomeningeal metastases (LM) in patients with EGFR mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are being treated with osimertinib, focusing on identifying resistance mechanisms in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma.
- A group of 28 patients was analyzed, with a high detection rate of the driver mutation in CSF, but resistance mechanisms were found in 27%, indicating limitations in treatment options available at this time.
- After four weeks on an escalated osimertinib dosage, many patients showed stabilization or worsening of symptoms, suggesting that while some had radiological improvement, overall clinical efficacy remains
Introduction: Vitamin D has long been known for its immune-modulating effects, next to its function in calcium metabolism. As a consequence, poor vitamin D status has been associated with many diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS). Epidemiological studies suggest an association between a poor vitamin D status and development of MS and a poor vitamin D status is associated with more relapses and faster progression after patients are diagnosed with MS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the yield and clinical impact of random biopsies taken during colonoscopic surveillance of patients with longstanding ulcerative colitis (UC).
Methods: Retrospective analysis of 1,010 colonoscopies performed from 1998 to 2008. Colonoscopy and pathology reports were reviewed to assess the yield and clinical impact of random biopsies.