NEJM Journal Watch - General Medicine

Glycemic outcomes were significantly better across a range of groups.

This randomized trial showed early functional advantages for surgery over bracing, but long-term results were similar.

Use of newer antipseudomonal cephalosporins was associated with lower mortality in high-risk patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia.

In an observational study, alcohol consumption modestly improved lipid profiles in a dose-dependent manner.

Herpesviruses and SARS-CoV-2 can disrupt brain cell function and cause neuroinflammation.

Yes, according to a randomized trial of semaglutide in a population with type 2 diabetes.

Results of a randomized trial show that the answer is “yes.”

Bronchodilator responses were more likely to be positive earlier in the day and during the winter.

Researchers estimate that 1 in 30 young adults used psilocybin in the past year.

At 6 months, improvement in symptoms was similar with these two interventions.