NEJM Journal Watch - General Medicine

Which Cardiovascular Risk Calculator Is Best in Older Adults?

PREVENT proved much more accurate than the older calculator in older adults.

What Factors Are Associated with Readmissions After Rib Fractures in Older Patients?

Twenty percent of patients were readmitted within 3 months, often for cardiovascular and infectious sequelae.

When Does the Immune Response to an Infection Begin?

In a virtual reality simulation, the brains of healthy people released neuroimmune mediators in response to the threat of infection by perceived “sick” people.

Which Drugs Are Associated Most Closely with Hypotension During Hemodialysis?

Associations were stronger with β-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin-receptor blockers than with calcium-channel blockers.