PROGNOSTIC IMPACT OF REDUCED HER2 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN POST-NEOADJUVANT THERAPY RESECTION SPECIMENS: A SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Prognostic impact of reduced HER2 protein expression in post-neoadjuvant therapy resection specimens: A single institution experience and review of the literature

Background: Retesting for Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) in post-neoadjuvant therapy resection is variable, and data is conflicting regarding the prognostic significance of changes in HER2 expression pre and post therapy.Methods: We identified 104 patients with localized HER2 IHC 3+ breast cancer who received neoadjuvant trastuzuma

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Evaluation of the Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Selected Districts of State of Madhya Pradesh, India: Findings from a Preliminary Study

Introduction: Evaluating the needs of People Living with HIV / AIDS (PLHA) and providing them with adequate care and support is important in combating the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic.Objectives: The study was conducted to ascertain the needs of PLHA, the support obtained and required, extent of involvement in programs related

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Enhancement of the dissolution rate and bioavailability of fenofibrate by a melt-adsorption method using supercritical carbon dioxide

Kwang-Ho Cha,1,3 Kyung-Jin Cho,3 Min-Soo Kim,4 Jeong-Soo Kim,3 Hee Jun Park,1,3 Junsung Park,1,3 Wonkyung Cho,1,3 Jeong-Sook Park,3 Sung-Joo Hwang1,21Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea; 3College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; 4Depar

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