NEJM This Week

This week, we feature new research on acute myeloid leukemia, achondroplasia, pediatric septic shock, and RAS-mutant lung cancer. We also review the evaluation and management of pulmonary nodules and follow a diagnostic case of recurrent fractures. Perspectives explore reproductive health care, the human–animal bond in health care access, and on creating space for patients’ voices in clinical decision making.

This week, we feature new research on acute respiratory failure, wheezing in childhood, lung cancer, and obesity. We review myeloproliferative neoplasms and follow a diagnostic case of a patient with myasthenia gravis who developed dyspnea and weakness. Perspectives explore medical marijuana research, AI in clinical care, sexual and gender minority health research, and the Perspectives Editor saying goodbye.

This week, we feature new research on polymyalgia rheumatica, hypercholesterolemia, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma. We review evidence-based strategies for tobacco cessation, and follow a case of a woman with nausea, dizziness, and metabolic acidosis. We discuss recent advances in gene editing for rare metabolic diseases. Perspectives address HIV care, health care quality, medical ethics, and finding resilience in the face of serious illness.

This week, we feature new research on chronic kidney disease, high-risk prostate cancer, peripheral artery disease, and oxygen therapy after cardiac arrest. We review the evaluation and management of syncope, follow a challenging case of immune-related inflammatory illness, and report on Perspectives exploring pandemic preparedness, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, and physician mental health.

This week, we feature advances that may change care for prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, acute pain, and IgA nephropathy. We review platelet factor 4 disorders and follow a case of persistent nasal ulceration. Perspectives explore medical aid in dying, federal authority in health care, public health and litigation, and the challenge of delivering life-changing news with honesty and compassion.