The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast- Episode 15

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 discussing our article of the week which comes from the New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled  “Long-Term Health Consequences After Ovarian Removal at Benign Hysterectomy: A Nationwide Cohort Study.”

(00:00) Introduction. 

(01:24) First article of the week. 

In the second half of our episode, we bring a medical eye to popular events. First, we take a closer look at how the recommendations around breast cancer screening are changing as a result of emerging evidence on breast cancer risk in young people. Next, we discuss what the end of COVID-19's emergency status means, the impact of Canadian Wildfires on the health of nearby residents and in honor of National Nurses Week May 6-12, we celebrate the important work that nurses do and draw attention to the current nursing shortage.

(03:59) Mammograms

(07:06) COVID-19

(08:30) The impact of wildfires on health

(09:50) National Nurses Week

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