The NEJM’s latest trending content includes a review of nutrition therapy for adults in intensive care, alongside clinical cases covering a distinctive rash and a rare urethral condition.
The New England Journal of Medicine posted on X this week flagging three pieces of content currently trending on its platform. The most prominent is a review article examining nutrition therapy (the use of targeted feeding strategies to support recovery) in critically ill adults — a topic that affects patients in intensive care units across the NHS, including those treated at hospitals in Kent.
The NEJM also highlighted an interactive medical case centred on a patient presenting with a rash and red urine — two symptoms that, together, can point to a range of conditions requiring careful diagnosis. The third trending item covers condyloma acuminata (genital warts) affecting the urethra, illustrated through the journal’s Images in Clinical Medicine series.
Nutrition in critical care is an area where NHS guidance has evolved considerably. Getting calories, protein, and micronutrients right for a patient on a ventilator or recovering from major surgery can directly affect how quickly they recover — and whether they develop complications. The NEJM review does not yet carry publicly summarised findings in the post itself, but the journal is a peer-reviewed source widely used by clinicians in the UK.
None of the content is aimed at the general public for self-treatment. Anyone concerned about symptoms — including unexplained rashes, changes in urine colour, or skin lesions — should contact their GP or call NHS 111.
Where to get help
- Unexplained symptoms: Contact your GP or call NHS 111 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
- Emergencies: Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E
Source: @NEJM
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