NEJM Journal Watch - General Medicine

New recommendations focus on lung ultrasound, antibiotic therapy, antibiotic duration, and when to use systemic corticosteroids.

Ultrasound guidance had a higher success rate than using anatomical landmarks alone, especially in patients with obesity.

New recommendations include preoperative measurement of biomarkers to refine risk assessment in select patients.

A website and mobile app with video instruction and exercise reminders improved pain and function better than website education alone.

This update focuses on routine use of cystatin C for estimating kidney function and SGLT-2 inhibitors and statins for improving outcomes.