NEJM This Week

Featuring articles on percutaneous coronary intervention for stable angina, doxycycline prophylaxis to prevent STIs in women, simvastatin for critically ill patients with Covid-19, and melioidosis in Mississippi; a review article on eye infections; a case report of a woman with chronic diarrhea and skin changes; and Perspective articles on when patients lose decision-making capacity, on silencing the FDA’s voice, and on being hidden behind bars.

Featuring articles on semaglutide for prevention of cardiovascular events, an mRNA-based RSV PreF vaccine in older adults, recombinant or standard-dose influenza vaccine, tebentafusp in metastatic uveal melanoma, and on the predominance of Medicare Advantage; a review article on cannabis-related disorders and toxic effects; a case report of a woman with abnormal movements and confusion; and Perspective articles on medicine’s lessons for AI regulation, on “unwinding” continuous Medicaid coverage, and