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3 weeks ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
Suicide risk and living alone with depression or anxiety 1. In this cohort of adults living in South Korea, individuals living alone with anxiety and depression were associated with the highest risk of suicide. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Suicide is responsible for over half a million deaths worldwide every year and is a global health emergency. Globally, suicide rates vary, however, they have been the highest in South Korea, with rates reaching 24.1 suicides per 100,000 individuals.
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4 weeks ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. This cohort of United States youths with asymptomatic attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), did not have statistically significant differences in their odds of starting nicotine or tobacco products compared with the control group. 2. The youths with more ADHD symptoms had a greater likelihood of starting nicotine or tobacco products compared to the control group. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.
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1 month ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
Physical health decline after chemotherapy or endocrine therapy in breast cancer survivors 1. In this cohort comparing physical health outcomes among women, those with breast cancer (BC) who received chemotherapy with or without endocrine therapy had a decline in physical health up to 5 years post-diagnosis compared to women without BC.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In this retrospective cohort study of patients admitted to general medicine wards at hospitals across Ontario, Canada, community and academic hospitals had similar baseline clinical characteristics, social characteristics, and hospital outcomes. 2. Academic hospitals had higher 7- and 30-day readmission rates compared to community hospitals. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)Study Rundown: Academic and community hospitals both provide essential services to their populations.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In three cohorts of healthcare professionals, diet was associated with long-term health after adjusting for individual- and neighbourhood-level socioeconomic status (SES). 2. Health behaviours such as dietary patterns accounted for a significant portion of the relationship between neighbourhood SES and health outcomes.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In this cohort of adults in the United Kingdom (UK), those with a thinner or plumper body size in childhood had an increased risk of adult incident hypertension compared to those who remained of average size. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Obesity is a worldwide public health problem affecting individuals across all ages and denominations.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In a cohort of Canadian children, higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption comprised almost half of their energy intake. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)Ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption has increased globally, with Canada among the top five countries for the greatest sales of UPF. Many consumers opt for UPF foods since they are easily available, stable for long periods of time, and nutrient dense.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In this randomized controlled trial, the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol led to a decrease in post-operative length of stay (LOS) and duration until first oral intake in an older group of women undergoing transvaginal pelvic floor reconstruction. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a way to optimize peri-operative management by implementing strategies to reduce patient’s recovery time and decrease surgical stress levels.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
1. In this randomized controlled trial, the fresh embryo transfer group had a higher rate of live births compared to the frozen embryo transfer group, in women with a low prognosis of a successful pregnancy using in vitro fertilization (IVF). Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) In vitro fertilization (IVF) has progressed bounds since first being introduced, however, many women are still struggling.
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2 months ago | 
2minutemedicine.com | Jayden Berdugo |Alex Chan
Severe maternal morbidity associated with chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension 1. In this cohort of pregnant individuals without pre-existing conditions, preeclampsia was the primary contributor to the increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) linked to chronic hypertension. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Hypertension in pregnancy is one of the greatest causes of maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality and cardiovascular disease postpartum.
