NEJM This Week — July 16, 2026

This week, we present advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and coronary artery disease, alongside new national data on health care–associated infections. We also review fibromyalgia and the emerging Bundibugyo virus outbreak, follow a surprising diagnostic case of alpha-gal syndrome, and explore Perspectives on caring for vulnerable patients, trustworthy health information, pharmacotherapeutic decisions in autism care, and the experience of caring for a parent with dementia.