Colorectal Cancer Risk among Patients with Serrated Polyps
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1134-1135, September 17, 2026.
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Endovascular Therapy for Post-Thrombotic Syndrome — A Randomized Trial
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1140-1141, September 17, 2026.
Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1138-1140, September 17, 2026.
Kidney Transplantation in Highly Sensitized Persons after CAR T-Cell Therapy
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1141-1143, September 17, 2026.
Trial of a Maternal Diet Rich in Eggs and Peanuts to Reduce Infant Allergy
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1090-1099, September 17, 2026.
Blinatumomab for Replacing Chemotherapy in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1075-1089, September 17, 2026.
Colonoscopy Intervals and Colorectal Cancer Incidence after Adenoma Removal
New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 395, Issue 11, Page 1051-1061, September 17, 2026.
Short or Long Antibiotic Regimens in Orthopedics
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
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