Biopsy Method and Needle Size on Success of Next-Generation Sequencing in NSCLC: A Brief Report.

Introduction: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is essential to the care of patients with NSCLC. Nevertheless, NGS is dependent on adequate material from biopsy. We evaluated the impact of biopsy method and needle gauge necessary for optimizing success in tissue NGS.

Brodalumab in an Organ Transplant Recipient With Psoriasis.

Immunocompromised patients, such as organ transplant recipients, require careful benefit-risk consideration when selecting a systemic agent for psoriasis. Brodalumab is an immunomodulatory biologic that binds to and inhibits IL-17RA, thereby inhibiting the actions of IL-17A, F, E, and C. Brodalumab has a rapid onset of action, sustained efficacy, and an acceptable safety profile, all of which serve to enhance its appeal as a systemic treatment option for psoriasis in immunocompromised patients.

Who sees you matters: a population study examining topical corticosteroid prescribing patterns between primary care providers and dermatologists for atopic dermatitis.

Background: Many patients with atopic dermatitis seek care from both primary care physicians and dermatologists. However, little is known regarding topical corticosteroid prescribing patterns among these specialties.

Objective: We sought to determine if differences exist in topical corticosteroid prescribing patterns among dermatologists, family medicine physicians, and internal medicine physicians.