Vitamin C supplementation in pregnant smokers leads to improved airway function in offspring
1. In this multi-center randomized controlled trial, vitamin C supplementation in pregnant women, who were current smokers, was associated with ...
Tag: pregnancy
Wellness Check: Nutrition
Patient-supporter training improved patient confidence in managing diabetes 1. In this randomized control trial, providing positive support technique training to ...
COVID-19 increased anxiety rates during the perinatal period and pregnancy
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, women reported worsening anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic times. 2. ...
Monofilament suture does not reduce pregnancy loss compared to braided suture for cervical cerclage
1. Pregnancy loss was reported among 8.0% of patients in the monofilament suture group and 7.6% of patients in the ...
Maternal unintentional injury during pregnancy associated with higher risk of cerebral palsy
1. Based on a large cohort study, children born to mothers who had an unintentional injury during pregnancy had a ...
Wellness Check: Mental Health
In Canada, several mental health needs remain unmet in homeless and recently housed individuals 1. In this meta-ethnography, basic human ...
The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 3
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
Monoclonal antibody treatment does not improve outcomes in COVID-19-positive pregnant patients
1. Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnant persons was not associated with ...
Low-dose low-molecular weight heparin comparable to intermediate-dose for risk of venous thromboembolism in peripartum women
1. Risk of venous thromboembolism in the antepartum and postpartum period was comparable between the intermediate- and low-dose low-molecular weight ...
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: the New Cost of Insulin, Beyond IVF, the Spotlight on RSV and Influenza, and Theranos Founder Sentenced to 11 Years!
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine® is a pop-culture medical newsletter and exclusive benefit for 2 Minute Medicine Plus subscribers. ...
