In the United States, patients who have survived an assault or domestic violence often receive no expert medicolegal consultation. Forensic nurse examiners can help fill that need.
Quick Take Video Summary from The New England Journal of Medicine — Transcatheter Valve Repair for Mitral Regurgitation
Transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a progressive, often fatal disease. Nexiguran ziclumeran (nex-z) is an investigational therapy based on CRISPR-Cas9 (clustered regularly i…
Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to…
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists have been shown to reduce mortality in patients after myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure. Whether routine use of spironolactone is beneficial…
Patients with ventricular tachycardia and ischemic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for adverse outcomes. Catheter ablation is commonly used when antiarrhythmic drugs do not suppress…
Effective targets for systolic blood-pressure control in patients with type 2 diabetes are unclear. We enrolled patients 50 years of age or older with type…
Inflammation is associated with adverse cardiovascular events. Data from recent trials suggest that colchicine reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. In this multicenter trial with…
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists have been shown to reduce mortality in patients after myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure. Whether routine use of spironolactone is beneficial…
Lung ultrasound is as effective as chest radiography in diagnosing childhood community-acquired pneumonia.
Image Challenge from the New England Journal of Medicine — November 14, 2024
