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Activating EGFR L858R Variants Linked to Syndromic Generalized Acanthosis Nigricans and Pulmonary Risk: A New Clinical Entity

By MedXY 01/27/2026

This study identifies activating EGFR L858R variants as the genetic basis for a syndrome featuring generalized acanthosis nigricans and lung nodules, highlighting the efficacy of EGFR inhibitors in treating both cutaneous and systemic manifestations.

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Efficacy of Afatinib Combined with Chemotherapy in Post-Osimertinib EGFR-Mutated NSCLC: Insights from the NEJ025B Study

By MedXY 10/25/2025

This phase II study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of afatinib with platinum-based chemotherapy in NSCLC patients resistant to first-line osimertinib, highlighting promising outcomes and manageable toxicity.

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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Limertinib versus Gefitinib in First-Line Treatment of EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC: A Phase 3 Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Limertinib demonstrates superior progression-free survival and a comparable safety profile to gefitinib, supporting its use as a first-line therapy in EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.