This New England Journal of Medicine podcast episode explores new treatments for hypertension, hereditary amyloidosis, and malaria prevention. It reviews idiopathic intracranial hypertension and presents a case of a hidden foreign body. The episode also includes perspectives on worker safety, immigrant health care, the role of pharmaceutical wholesalers, and reflections on a medical career. Specific studies and trials are discussed, such as the efficacy and safety of Baxtrostat for hypertension, Nexogurin-Zaclumarin gene editing for hereditary ATTR, targeted indoor spraying for Aedes-borne diseases, and permethrin-treated baby wraps for malaria prevention. Additionally, the podcast touches on occupational health and safety concerns, emergency Medicaid access, and the increasing integration of pharmaceutical wholesalers with medical practices.
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