The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the New England Journal of Medicine, entitled ““Increasing Prevalence of Artemisinin-Resistant HRP2-Negative Malaria in Eritrea.” In the second half of our episode, we begin by taking a closer look at the public heath crisis in Gaza. Next, we discuss a recently published study in JAMA, and examine the possible link between ADHD and D...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the New England Journal of Medicine, entitled “Randomized, Controlled Trial of the FGF21 Analogue Pegozafermin in NASH”. In the second half of our episode, we begin by exploring the recently announced price drop for a popular tuberculosis test. Then we discuss Sufjan Stevens' ongoing battle with the rare autoimmune condition, Gui...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from JAMA Network Open, entitled “Women’s Adherence to Healthy Dietary Patterns and Outcomes of Infertility Treatment”. In the second half of our episode, we begin with a discussion about Shohei Ohtani, the superstar baseball player fighting against a torn ligament. Next, we look at blue light glasses, an increasingly popular way to comba...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the Lancet “Retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist, for people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised, double-blind, placebo and active-controlled, parallel-group, phase 2 trial conducted in the USA”. In the second half of our episode, we begin with a discussion of Wegovy and the latest data on its human use. Next, we di...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from from the New England Journal of Medicine, entitled “Dupilumab for COPD with Type 2 Inflammation Indicated by Eosinophil Counts.” In the second half, we have a conversation about Alzheimer's disease and how a drug called Donanemab has shown a 29% slower rate of decline and cognitive function. Next, we look at complications of bari...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from JAMA and is entitled, “Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021. In the second half of our episode, we begin by discussing the FIFA Women's World Cup and some of the strides taken to protect and support female athletes. Then we discuss National Immunization Awa...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from BMC medicine, “Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial”. In the second half of our episode, we begin with a discussion about a blood test that was recently approved by the federal drug administration that can detect those at a greater risk for pre-eclampsia...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the New England Journal of Medicine entitled “Ketamine versus ECT for Nonpsychotic Treatment-Resistant Major Depression.”In the second half of our episode, we begin with a discussion about how the Supreme Court of the United States may impact college admissions for the foreseeable future. Then we explore the latest information regard...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from the New England Journal of Medicine entitled “Hydrocortisone in severe community-acquired pneumonia.“. In the second half of our episode, we bring a medical eye to popular events. We begin with a discussion about how the federal drug administration recently approved a drug to treat some symptoms of menopause. Then we take a closer lo...

We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week comes from the New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled “Phase 3 Trial of Epicutaneous Immunotherapy in Toddlers with Peanut Allergy“. In the second half of our episode, we bring a medical eye to popular events. We begin a discussion about antibiotic resistance, and how a team from McMaster University decided to leverage a powerful...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. For the full transcript of this episode and more, please visit our website at  https://www.2minutemedicine.com/the-2-minute-medicine-podcast-episode-15/ We begin this episode by...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. For the full transcript of this episode and more, please visit our website at https://www.2minutemedicine.com/the-2-minute-medicine-podcast-episode-15/ We begin this episode by...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week which comes from the New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled “Phase 3 Trial of Sotatercept for Treatment of P...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from the New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled “Postexposure Doxy...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from BMC Medicine and is entitled “The association between menstrual cycle...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from the British Journal of Sports Medicine and is entitled “Dose–response...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from the BMJ and is entitled ““Effect of a multifaceted antibiotic stewards...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from The Lancet and is entitled “2 day versus 5 days of postoperative antib...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week. Our first article of the week comes from JAMA network and is entitled “Evaluation of faculty parental leave pol...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our two articles of the week, Our first article of the week comes from NEJM and is entitled “Lecanemab in early Alzheimer’s disease”. Our se...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing two articles of the week, Our first article of the week comes from NEJM and is entitled “Randomized Trial of Vaccines for Zaire Ebola virus...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from JAMA neurology which is entitled "Autoimmune Encephalitis Misdiagnosis in Adults".  In the second half of...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing two articles of the week, Our first article of the week comes from JAMA and is entitled "Associations of cardiometabolic multimorbidity with...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing two articles of the week, “Single-dose psilocybin for a treatment-resistant episode of major depression” and “Short-course vs long-course an...

Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in health care news and research evidence. We begin this episode by discussing two articles of the week, "Family Planning, Fertility and Career Planning Among Female Oncologists"  from JAMA and "Resuscitation with...