NEJM presents original articles and interpretive reviews of a variety of developments in the major aspects of medicine, its science, its art and practice and its position in today's society. Since 1812, NEJM has worked with the author community to publish the highest quality evidence that advances medical science and improves patient care. The NEJM has the highest ranking of any research journal and reaches millions of readers in more than 175 countries.

NEJM provides delayed free online access to its research articles (it does so six months after publication, and maintains that access dating back to 1990). This delay does not apply to readers from the least developed countries, for whom the content is available at no charge for personal use.

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