Interactive Learning Resources

NEW in Rotation Prep

Learning in medicine increasingly uses technology to supplement the traditional learning that occurs in lectures, in small groups, and at the bedside. One way to use technology to advance learning is by virtually managing an actual patient's case, from presentation to...

COVID-19 Primer: Virtual Patient Simulation

New!

This interactive case provides a primer for the general management and clinical considerations in managing patients with possible Covid-19 infection.

Challenges of Managing Chronic Pain with Opioids – Part 2

"Curbside Consults" Podcast

In this episode of Curbside Consults, we continue our exploration of the prescription and use of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. We hear a patient's point of view, exploring how a patient with chronic pain manages his relationship with his provider, pharmacy, and...

No Reduction in Mortality with Initial Invasive Strategy for Patients with Stable CAD

From Pages to Practice

Mr. Jones is a 64-year-old former smoker with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) that is managed with rosuvastatin, aspirin, and carvedilol. At a follow-up visit in the clinic, he reports stable angina that occurs when briskly walking up a 4 percent...

Cochlear Implants in Adults

Clinical Pearls & Morning Reports

The clinical aspects and implications of hearing loss in adults are presented, along with the current criteria for cochlear implantation. Modern cochlearimplant surgery and its pros and cons are described, as are the anticipated longterm outcomes. A video shows the device...

A Man with Fever, Cough, and Dyspnea

Clinical Pearls & Morning Reports

A 24-year-old man presented to the hospital because of fever and rapidly progressive hypoxemic respiratory failure. Laboratory evaluation was notable for leukocytosis with bandemia and thrombocytopenia. Nine days before presentation, the patient had been...

Treating Psychosis in Schizophrenia

NEJM Quick Take Videos

Antipsychotic drugs have produced clinical benefit in psychosis, but D2- receptor–binding agents often have limited efficacy in treating blunted affect and cognitive impairment. Atypical antipsychotics were shown to have fewer side effects related to movement...

Inclisiran in Patients with Elevated LDL Cholesterol

NEJM Visual Abstract

Inclisiran, a small interfering RNA therapeutic, reduces hepatic synthesis of PCSK9. In two separate randomized trials, subcutaneous injections of inclisiran on day 1, day 90, and then every 6 months reduced LDL cholesterol levels by approximately 50% at month 17, with...

Abdominal Interventions After Bariatric Surgery

NEJM Journal Watch Summaries

Complications After Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting

NEJM Journal Watch Summaries

What is the diagnosis?

Image Challenge

A 71-year-old man was hospitalized with altered mental status progressing over the preceding 3 weeks. The patient had a recent diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the colon with known metastatic lesions in the lung and bones. A gadolinium-enhanced magnetic...