NEJM This Week

NEJM This Week — June 25, 2026

June 24 · 27 min · Season 41 · Episode 24 · 17.2 MB
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This week, we discuss a promising step toward a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B, first-line pulsed field ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation, reducing the demand for transfusion in surgery, treatment for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, and a decade-long look at CAR T-cell therapy outcomes. We review peanut allergy and discuss a case of a man with leg weakness, pain, and weight loss; Perspectives explore GLP-1 access, air-quality policy, and the human realities of homelessness.