Publications by authors named "Robin P B Boltjes"

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  • 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
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Objectives: 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.

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