NEJM This Week - February 2, 2017




NEJM This Week show

Summary: Featuring articles on antiandrogen therapy in recurrent prostate cancer, crisis prevention in sickle cell disease, comparing ventricular assist systems for heart failure, intrapericardial left ventricular assist device, and a take on tumor immunity; review articles on long-acting reversible contraception and on drug-development challenges for small companies; a Clinical Problem-Solving article on making the connection; and Perspective articles on Medicare payment for behavioral health integration, on the economic effects of Medicaid expansion in Michigan, on caring for children by supporting parents, and on early exposure to end-of-life conversations in medical training.