2 Minute Medicine Rewind August 31, 2026
Periprocedural Mortality Risk After Elective Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Japan 1. The in-hospital mortality rate among patients undergoing elective catheter...
A landmark court ruling was associated with increased travel across state borders for abortion care
1. In a large cohort study, population-level data prior and after the Dobbs v Jackson decision was assessed to evaluate...
One in four National Football League (NFL) players who died between 2016-2021 had evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy
1. At least one in four National Football League (NFL) players who died between 2016-2021 had evidence of chronic traumatic...
Higher physical fitness is associated with lower all-cause mortality
1. Higher objectively measured physical fitness was associated with progressively lower all-cause mortality across multiple fitness domains. 2. Greater balance...
Many patients using patient portals may not fully understand results of laboratory testing
Patient Viewing and Comprehension of Immediately Released Test Results 1. In a large cross-sectional study, patients who viewed laboratory/test results...
2 Minute Medicine Rewind Aug 24th, 2026
Out-of-State Travel for Abortion Care Before and After the Dobbs v Jackson Decision 1. In a large cohort study, population-level...
Weight loss is associated with improved vascular function in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
1. Short-term dietary weight loss targeting hepatic fat reduction was associated with measurable improvements in arterial stiffness, endothelial function, and...
Positive psychotherapy may be similarly effective to traditional cognitive behavioural therapy for panic disorder
1. Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) produced anxiety and well-being outcomes statistically comparable to standard CBT, suggesting it may be a viable...
Brain-predicted age difference may reliably predict dementia progression
1. Brain-predicted age difference (brain-PAD) is a robust, reproducible predictor of dementia progression across two independent estimation methods, and it...
Diffusion-weighted imaging may aid in prognostication for intracerebral hemorrhage
1. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)-positive lesions are common after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and serve as an independent biomarker of cerebral small...
