The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast

In this episode, we begin by discussing our article of the week which comes from Annals of Internal Medicine and is entitled “Trends in U.S. Medical Cannabis Registrations, Authorizing Clinicians, and Reasons for Use From 2020 to 2022." Next, we cover the experiences of Neuralink’s first patient with a brain implant and take a closer look at the increased rates of lung cancer in non-smoking female Asians. Last but not least, we take a look at the new findings regarding the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and discuss the overall impact of sleep hygiene and a healthy diet on general health and well-being.

We begin with a discussion about the keto diet and discuss the recent studies about the influence of keto on the brain. Then we take a closer look at a recent recommendation around breastfeeding for mothers with HIV. After that, we discuss a new treatment for lung cancer, and the growing field of immunotherapy. Finally, we look at spicy foods, and how an internet challenge led to a catastrophe. We are excited to share that the highly anticipated 2nd edition of our Classics in Medicine book is now available in stores and on Amazon! Buy your copy today at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2zZnJt9

We begin with a discussion about our article of the week from the BMJ, entitled prenatal opioid exposure and subsequent risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children: nationwide birth cohort study in South Korea. In the second half, we start off by talking about the risks and benefits of vampire facials. Then we discuss the importance of raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis. After that, we take a look at the implications of marijuana reclassification. Finally, we go over new findings about the safety of hormonal therapy for menopause. We are excited to share that the highly anticipated 2nd edition of our Classics in Medicine book is now available in stores and on Amazon! Buy your copy today at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2zZnJt9

We begin with a discussion about our article of the week from the Lancet and is entitled “Global disease burden of and risk factors for acute lower respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus in preterm infants and young children in 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis of aggregated and individual participant data“. In the second half of the episode we have a conversation about the rise in counterfeit Botox use, the cognitive benefits of playing chess, pros and cons of melatonin supplements and the recent increase in reported Measles cases. 

We begin with a discussion about our article of the week from JAMA, entitled “Long-Term Outcomes of Medical Management vs Bariatric Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes”  In the second half of the episode, we begin with talking about a pioneering immunotherapy approach for brain cancer. Then we discuss the advantages of access to over-the-counter birth control. After that, we take a look at abortion ban rulings issued by the Florida Supreme Court. Finally, we go over cardiac pacemakers and how they have changed over time. We are excited to share that the highly anticipated 2nd edition of our Classics in Medicine book is now available in stores and on Amazon! Buy your copy today at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2zZnJt9

We begin with a discussion about our article of the week entitled “Electronic nicotine delivery systems for smoking cessation. In the second half of the episode, we discuss Kate Middleton’s recent cancer diagnosis and have a conversation about cancer trends that have recently made the news. Next, we follow with a discussion about the first person to undergo kidney transplantation from a genetically altered pig, take a closer look at the solar eclipse and its impact on eye health, and conclude with a conversation about lab-grown meat and what the research has shown so far.

In this episode, we begin with a discussion about our article of the week entitled “An umbrella review and meta-analysis of meta-analyses of the impact of Ramadan fasting on the metabolic syndrome components“. Next, we talk about a new cure strategy for HIV. Then we discuss issues revolving around psychotropic polypharmacy in youth. After that, we take a look at a new method to improve IVF treatments. Finally, we go over the recent cyberattack at UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare and its consequences.

We begin with a discussion about our article of the week which comes from The Lancet and is entitled “Efficacy and safety of the muscarinic receptor agonist KarXT (xanomeline–trospium) in schizophrenia (EMERGENT-2) in the USA: results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose phase 3 trial.” Then we discuss the challenges and recovery after having brain aneurysm and talk about the first disease modifying FDA approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease. After that, we take a look at liver transplant in children. Finally, we go over psoriasis and briefly go over risk factors and treatments.

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week which comes from the New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled “Apixaban for stroke prevention in subclinical atrial fibrillation”. In the second half of the episode, we begin with a discussion about stroke in young patients with Lupus. Then we discuss how Starting January 29th British Columbia began providing Canada’s first-at-home self HPV screening test kits for cervical cancer. Last but not least, we take a closer look at acne, current treatments, and a possible vaccine that has shown promise in mouse models, and conclude with a conversation about opioids.

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week which comes from the BMC Nutrition Journal and is entitled “Clusters of carbohydrate-rich foods and associations with type 2 diabetes incidence: a prospective cohort study.” We begin with a discussion about blood donation, and the decline we are seeing in blood donors. Then we take a closer look at lead poisoning in the context of a recent recall of contaminated cinnamon applesauce products. After that, we investigate multiple sclerosis and how it can affect one’s life. Finally, we discuss the cold winter temperatures, the risks of the cold, and how we can stay safe this winter.