Prolonged Survival Transforms Leptomeningeal Metastasis in NSCLC: Contemporary Multicenter Cohort Shows TKIs and ICIs Improve Outcomes
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Prolonged Survival Transforms Leptomeningeal Metastasis in NSCLC: Contemporary Multicenter Cohort Shows TKIs and ICIs Improve Outcomes

An international cohort of 2,052 NSCLC patients with leptomeningeal disease shows rising prevalence and improved survival in the modern treatment era. CNS‑penetrant tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors are key drivers of delayed onset and longer leptomeningeal survival.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Amplify Risk and Delay Onset of SJS/TEN: Evidence for a Two‑Hit Mechanism
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Amplify Risk and Delay Onset of SJS/TEN: Evidence for a Two‑Hit Mechanism

A large FAERS analysis links immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to markedly increased SJS/TEN risk, demonstrates additive synergy with high‑risk small molecules, and shows delayed latency particularly with anti–PD‑1 agents — supporting a two‑hit, T‑cell–mediated model and urging cautious coprescribing and prospective study.
Immune-related adverse events strongly predict early graft rejection after liver transplant in HCC patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors
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Immune-related adverse events strongly predict early graft rejection after liver transplant in HCC patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors

A multicentre retrospective cohort found that pretransplant immune-related adverse events (irAEs) markedly increase the risk of early liver allograft rejection after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). IrAEs, short ICI washout, and younger recipient age were independent predictors.
Artificial Intelligence-Detected Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes as a Biomarker in Anti-PD-1-Based Therapy for Advanced Melanoma: Clinical Evidence and Translational Perspectives
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Artificial Intelligence-Detected Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes as a Biomarker in Anti-PD-1-Based Therapy for Advanced Melanoma: Clinical Evidence and Translational Perspectives

AI-detected tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes on routine histology independently predict response and survival in advanced melanoma treated with anti-PD-1 therapies, outperforming manual scoring and offering an accessible biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitor outcomes.
Early ctDNA Dynamics Predict Long-Term Survival in dMMR/MSI-H Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
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Early ctDNA Dynamics Predict Long-Term Survival in dMMR/MSI-H Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Change in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) one month after treatment initiation predicts progression-free and overall survival in patients with dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, offering a potential biomarker for therapeutic decision-making.
Long-Term Real-World Outcomes of Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibition Versus Targeted Therapy in Stage III Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review
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Long-Term Real-World Outcomes of Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibition Versus Targeted Therapy in Stage III Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review

This review synthesizes current evidence on long-term real-world efficacy of adjuvant anti-PD-1 immunotherapy and targeted BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy in stage III melanoma, highlighting differential recurrence risks, survival benefits, and treatment duration implications.