Effect of Early Treatment with Ivermectin among Patients ...
Mar 30, 2022 · A total of 3515 patients were randomly assigned to receive ivermectin (679 patients), placebo (679), or another intervention (2157). Overall, 100 patients (14.7%) in the ivermectin group had a ...
Pulmonary Embolism | New England Journal of Medicine
Jul 6, 2022 · Pulmonary Embolism. •. Pulmonary embolism is a common diagnosis and can be associated with recurrent venous thromboembolism, bleeding due to anticoagulant therapy, chronic thromboembolic ...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration | New England Journal of …
Aug 4, 2021 · Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older persons in industrialized nations. Micronutrient supplementation can reduce the risk of progression to advanced AMD. Tr...
Community-Acquired Pneumonia | New England Journal of Medicine
Aug 16, 2023 · The Clinical Problem. Community-acquired pneumonia is an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma in a patient who has acquired the infection in the community (as distinguished from an ...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | New England Journal of Medicine
Sep 28, 2022 · Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a ...
Hemochromatosis | New England Journal of Medicine
Dec 7, 2022 · Hemochromatosis is a group of inherited disorders that cause iron overload due to failed regulation of hepcidin. The authors review the literature on hemochromatosis and provide an integrated appro...
Covid-19 — Implications for the Health Care System
Jul 22, 2020 · A Crisis in Public Health. The United States has 4% of the world’s population but, as of July 16, approximately 26% of its Covid-19 cases and 24% of its Covid-19 deaths. 17 These startling ...
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction | New England Journal of Medicine
Nov 13, 2019 · Acute upper airway obstruction has varied causes with distinct pathophysiological features. High-flow oxygen remains the basis for management, but improvements in equipment have increased the chanc...
Pharmacologic Treatment of Attention Deficit–Hyperactivity Disorder
Sep 9, 2020 · Amphetamines and methylphenidate and, less often, nonstimulants (atomoxetine, clonidine, and guanfacine) are used to treat ADHD. Inattentiveness and restlessness are improved more than quality-of-l...
Comfort Care for Patients Dying in the Hospital
Dec 24, 2015 · The Need for Comfort-Care Skills in Hospital Practice. Although a growing proportion of deaths in the United States now occur at home or in nursing homes, hospitals remain a major site for end-of ...