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December 8th
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Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis — The CREST-2 Study
In this landmark randomized trial, stenting was associated with fewer nondisabling strokes at 4 years.
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Percutaneous vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: 7-Year Outcomes
Even patients at low surgical risk may reap the benefits of a less-invasive approach to aortic valve repair.
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Episode 6: Gabapentin for Postoperative Pain
NEJM Clinician editors discuss the use of gabapentin for postoperative pain.
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Lung Cancer Screening: Is There a Better Way to Select Patients?
A risk calculator outperformed standard criteria in a head-to-head comparison.
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Does Hormonal Contraception Influence Breast Cancer Risk?
Excess risk is small but varies by hormone type and delivery route.
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High-Dose vs. Low-Dose IV Nitroglycerin in “Crashing” Pulmonary Edema
For patients with sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE), a high-dose strategy may speed weaning of respiratory support.
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Should We Continue Anticoagulation Indefinitely after Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation?
Another trial indicates that it isn’t necessary in most patients.
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Preop Analgesia for Patients with Hip Fracture: Opioids vs. Nerve Block
In a randomized trial, femoral nerve block provided better short-term analgesia with fewer adverse effects.
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Measles Virus Is Susceptible to a Range of Disinfectants
Mouthwash, hand sanitizers, and surface agents all eradicated the virus in vitro.
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Spironolactone-Induced Gynecomastia
In this NEJM Image in Clinical Medicine, breast enlargement is seen in a man with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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A Man with Loss of Vision
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