# active surveillance (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover active surveillance. Page: Feed: --- ## [Positive psychotherapy may be similarly effective to traditional cognitive behavioural therapy for panic disorder](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/positive-psychotherapy-may-be-similarly-effective-to-traditional-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-for-panic-disorder/) _2026-08-21 · Paary Balakumar · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) produced anxiety and well-being outcomes statistically comparable to standard CBT, suggesting it may be a viable alternative for patients who do not respond to or prefer not to pursue traditional exposure-based treatment. 2. Both interventions demonstrated durable, clinically meaningful improvement sustained at three-month follow-up in an online group format… ## [Brain-predicted age difference may reliably predict dementia progression](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/brain-predicted-age-difference-may-reliably-predict-dementia-progression/) _2026-08-19 · Paary Balakumar · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Brain-predicted age difference (brain-PAD) is a robust, reproducible predictor of dementia progression across two independent estimation methods, and it is most clinically useful in subjective cognitive decline, where it can help identify low-risk patients and reassure the “worried well,” rather than in mild cognitive impairment, where visual rating scales already capture most prognostically… ## [What Happened to Lead Levels After Long-Term IV Chelation Therapy?](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-lead-levels-after) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ A study by Dr. Stephen Petteruti found that all participants had lower provoked urinary lead levels after intermittent calcium EDTA-based IV chelation therapy. ## [Screening Gap: Men With Disabilities Miss Out on PSA Testing](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/screening-gap-men-with-disabilities) _2026-08-19 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ New bureaucratic PCa mess in UK ## [Paid subscribers sign up to hear Dr. Scott Eggener as first speaker in blockbuster AS27 webinar set for January 14](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/the-active-surveillor-announces-dr) _2026-08-18 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ He's giving an update on surveillance and the cancer label ## [A neurostimulation intervention may improve pain in patients with chronic low back pain](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-neurostimulation-intervention-may-improve-pain-in-patients-with-chronic-low-back-pain/) _2026-08-17 · Paary Balakumar · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Restorative neurostimulation produces durable, clinically meaningful improvements in pain, disability, and quality of life at 5 years in real-world chronic mechanical low back pain patients. Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Average) This 5-year follow-up study evaluated restorative neurostimulation (ReActiv8) for chronic mechanical low back pain (CLBP) attributed to multifidus dysfunction. Restorative… ## [When an AS patient faces treatment decisions: Can Transdermal Estradiol Provide an Effective Androgen Deprivation Option for Active Surveillance Patients Facing a Change to Active Therapy?](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/when-an-as-patient-faces-treatment) _2026-08-17 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor ## [When Irish Prostates Are Smiling (Sure It's Like A Morn In Spring)--'Smarter Prostate Cancer Screening'](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/irish-eyes-are-smiling-at-smarter) _2026-08-15 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ New screening pilots and gentler surveillance aim to catch more cancers while treating fewer men unnecessarily as Ireland fine-tunes a DIY approach. In The Lilt Of Irish Laughter You Can Hear The Ang ## [The VA’s Quiet Revolution: Active Surveillance Reaches Near‑European Heights](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/the-vas-quiet-revolution-active-surveillance) _2026-08-14 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor ## [Tumour microenvironment factors may influence cancer progression and response to tamoxifen (Nolvadex) in patients with estrogen receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 breast cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/tumour-microenvironment-factors-may-influence-cancer-progression-and-response-to-tamoxifen-nolvadex-in-patients-with-estrogen-receptor-positive-and-human-epidermal-growth-factor-receptor-2-breast-ca/) _2026-08-13 · Alex Xiang · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In patients with estrogen receptor (ER)+ and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)- breast cancer, certain tumour microenvironments (TMEs) were associated with improved breast cancer progression and treatment response to tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) The TME of tumour, immune, and stromal cells varies depending on breast cancer estrogen receptor status.… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YM0JxVGO7JrS) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [A health coaching intervention may improve blood pressure control in postpartum women](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-health-coaching-intervention-may-improve-blood-pressure-control-in-postpartum-women/) _2026-08-12 · Alex Xiang · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. A health coaching intervention combined with self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring for postpartum women was associated with significantly greater engagement with primary care and significantly greater reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) affect up to 16% of pregnancies in the United… ## [Cluster of BBC Prostate‑Cancer Disclosures, and the UK Fight Over PSA Testing](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/edward-stourton-bbcs-voice-of-authority) _2026-08-12 · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor Edward Stourton spent more than four decades as one of the BBC’s most reliable narrators of British public life — calm in crises, sharp in interviews, and unmistakably authoritative behind the microphone. His death on July 20 at age 68, after nearly a decade living with prostate cancer, landed with unusual force. It wasn’t just the loss of a… ## [Surgery is associated with an increased quality of life in women with endometriosis](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/surgery-is-associated-with-an-increased-quality-of-life-in-women-with-endometriosis/) _2026-08-11 · Alex Xiang · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In adult women with endometriosis, surgery was associated with an increased quality of life independent of their #Enzian classification. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Endometriosis affects 7-10% of women of reproductive age and has a heterogeneous presentation, ranging from superficial peritoneal implants to involvement of retroperitoneal structures. The wide range of symptoms associated with… ## [Taming the Glucose Monster — Again](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/a-patients-journey-revisited-taming) _2026-08-10 · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor ## [Hunter’s Emotional BBC Interview, Jill’s Seven‑Times‑a‑Night Alarm Mark New Transparency on Biden’s Cancer](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/hunters-emotional-bbc-interview-jills) _2026-08-09 · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor ## [Perioperative toripalimab improves event-free survival in non-small cell lung cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/perioperative-toripalimab-improves-event-free-survival-in-non-small-cell-lung-cancer/) _2026-08-09 · Clare Sun · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In patients with resectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer, perioperative toripalimab plus chemotherapy increased rates of tumor and lymph node downstaging and improved event-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone. 2. Operative approach, complete resection, hospital stay, and perioperative complication rates remained comparable between study groups. Evidence Rating Level: 1… ## [Antithrombotic agents may be effective in preventing migraine in patients with patent foramen ovale](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/antithrombotic-agents-may-be-effective-in-preventing-migraine-in-patients-with-patent-foramen-ovale/) _2026-08-07 · Siwen Liu · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. The antithrombotic agents aspirin, clopidogrel, and rivaroxaban were non-inferior to metoprolol for responder rate in participants with patent foramen ovale and migraine. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been associated with migraine and has been suggested to involve a microembolic mechanism. Antithrombotic treatment has been proposed for migraine prevention… ## [Australia Guidelines Turn World on Prostate Care: PSA at 45, MRI‑First, DRE Gone — and Testing Continues After 70 plus BRCA testing and more](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/australia-guidelines-turn-world-on) _2026-08-07 · Howard Wolinsky · The Active Surveillor_ Firstnew guidelines in 10 years ## [Active surveillance is cost-effective compared with standard surgery among esophageal cancer patients with complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/active-surveillance-is-cost-effective-compared-with-standard-surgery-among-esophageal-cancer-patients-with-complete-clinical-response-after-neoadjuvant-chemoradiotherapy/) _2026-08-06 · Siwen Liu · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Active surveillance was cost-effective over 5 years compared with standard surgery in patients with esophageal cancer and complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Active surveillance for patients with esophageal cancer and a complete clinical response (CCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is noninferior to standard surgery… ## [Rock Stars Are Getting Prostate Cancer. Is Active Surveillance Enough?](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/rock-stars-are-getting-prostate-cancer) _2026-08-06 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ What Chris Holmes and Montell Jordan’s prostate cancer stories reveal about treatment, active surveillance, and Dr. Petteruti’s active management approach. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9dcL95VxsKrK) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Intraarterial dexamethasone may be effective for pain relief following uterine fibroid embolization](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/intraarterial-dexamethasone-may-be-effective-for-pain-relief-following-uterine-fibroid-embolization/) _2026-08-05 · Siwen Liu · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Intraarterial dexamethasone was associated with greater pain relief after uterine fibroid embolization compared with placebo. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids, which are most common tumor of the female reproductive tract. However, a major limitation of UFE is acute postprocedural pain.… ## [Why the Gut Microbiome is on Prostate Cancer Researchers’ Radar](https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/why-the-gut-microbiome-is-on-researchers) _2026-08-05 · The Active Surveillor_ By Howard Wolinsky, Editor, The Active Surveillor ## [Your Gleason Score Is Not a Verdict](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/your-gleason-score-is-not-a-verdict) _2026-08-05 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ The Gleason score plays a significant role in guiding prostate cancer treatment decisions. However, questions remain regarding its reliability and the limitations of the information it provides. ## [Hematologic inflammatory indices may predict prognosis in younger patients with COVID-19 but not older patients](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/hematologic-inflammatory-indices-may-predict-prognosis-in-younger-patients-with-covid-19-but-not-older-patients/) _2026-08-04 · Siwen Liu · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Hematologic inflammatory indices in emergency department patients with COVID-19 showed an age-dependent prognostic performance for 30-day mortality, with systemic immune-inflammation index showing good discriminatory performance in patients \<65 years and poorer performance in patients \>65 years. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Hematologic markers derived from the complete blood count (CBC)… ## [Younger age and systemic metastases may independently predict survival among patients with choroidal metastases](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/younger-age-and-systemic-metastases-may-independently-predict-survival-among-patients-with-choroidal-metastases/) _2026-08-03 · Siwen Liu · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Younger age (\<59.6 years) and systemic metastases (\>1) were independent predictors of survival among patients with choroidal metastases. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Around 1–2% of all cancer patients develop intraocular metastases, with the choroid representing the primary site of metastatic involvement (90%). It is unclear how age and primary tumor type impact survival \[…\] The post Younger… ## [New Mexico measles outbreak associated with significant costs](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/new-mexico-measles-outbreak-associated-with-significant-costs/) _2026-08-02 · Adrian Wong · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In this cost analysis, the 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico was estimated to impose a societal economic burden of $5.4 million, equivalent to approximately $53,500 per case. 2. Public health response activities accounted for the majority of costs, with more than $2 million devoted to vaccination-related efforts aimed at controlling the outbreak. Evidence \[…\] The post New Mexico measles… ## [A digital mental health intervention may improve anxiety in breast cancer survivors](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-digital-mental-health-intervention-may-improve-anxiety-in-breast-cancer-survivors/) _2026-07-31 · Lori Lai · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among a large cohort of breast cancer survivors, those who participated in digital mental health treatment reported a reduction in symptoms of anxiety, with additional human coaching associated with a reduction in depression. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Almost 50% of all women suffering from advanced breast cancer experience significant anxiety and depression within \[…\] The post A… ## [Is This Prostate Cancer Test 270% Better Than a PSA Test?](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/is-this-prostate-cancer-test-270) _2026-07-31 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ The EpiSwitch PSE test is gaining attention. Here’s what the research shows, what the numbers mean, and how it fits into prostate monitoring. ## [Contaminated drinking water is associated with increased risk of uterine cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/contaminated-drinking-water-is-associated-with-increased-risk-of-uterine-cancer/) _2026-07-30 · Lori Lai · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In a large cohort study, an increased risk of uterine cancer was found in women with enrollment addresses linked to a community water supply with known tap water contamination, with the highest risks associated with trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids exposure, and little to no risk associated with nitrate, arsenic, or uranium levels. Evidence Rating \[…\] The post Contaminated drinking water is… ## [What Happened to Coronary Calcium Scores After Long-Term IV Chelation?](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-coronary-calcium) _2026-07-28 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ In my published pilot study, 10 patients received calcium EDTA-based chelation therapy. Each patient demonstrated a reduction in coronary artery calcium score. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5HF5n41gtQFZ) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Medical or procedural abortion may not increase risk of psychotropic medication use after five years](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-or-procedural-abortion-may-not-increase-risk-of-psychotropic-medication-use-after-five-years/) _2026-07-27 · Lori Lai · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among a Danish population-based cohort study, increased initiation of psychotropic medication in the first year following both medical and procedural methods of abortion were found, with decreased risk of initiation of psychotropic medication within five or more years following both medical and procedural abortions. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) There is limited research on \[…\] The post… ## [All-oral chemotherapy regimen tolerable and efficacious for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/all-oral-chemotherapy-regimen-tolerable-and-efficacious-for-newly-diagnosed-acute-myeloid-leukemia/) _2026-07-23 · Hannan Minhas · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In this phase 1-2 trial involving patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who were ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, an all-oral regimen of decitabine–cedazuridine plus venetoclax was well tolerated without higher-grade toxic effects. 2. In the phase 2b segment, a complete response was achieved in nearly half of patients who received the intervention. Evidence \[…\] The post… ## [Enzalutamide (Xtandi) and abiraterone (Zytiga) may have similar effectiveness in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/enzalutamide-xtandi-and-abiraterone-zytiga-may-have-similar-effectiveness-in-metastatic-castration-sensitive-prostate-cancer/) _2026-07-22 · Simon Pan · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. The use of enzalutamide (Xtandi) and abiraterone (Zytiga) in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) was associated with similar overall survival (OS). 2. The use of enzalutamide was associated with an improved OS among patients over the age of 75 years. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Enzalutamide and abiraterone are two androgen-receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPI) \[…\] The post… ## [2MM: AI Roundup: NHS England expands Microsoft Copilot nationwide, ARPA-H advances autonomous cardiovascular AI, FDA advisors back Moderna’s mRNA influenza vaccine, and UpDoc earns first clearance for a patient-facing large language model](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/2mm-ai-roundup-food-and-drug-administration-reviews-liver-injury-prediction-tool-joint-commission-launches-healthcare-artificial-intelligence-certification-governance-playbooks-aim-to-standardize-2/) _2026-07-20 · Deepti Shroff · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ NHS England is rolling out Microsoft Copilot to 505,000 clinicians after a 30,000-person trial saved nearly an hour of admin time per day Recently, NHS England announced it will deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 clinicians and support staff, following a nine-month pilot across 30,000 workers at 90 NHS organizations. The headline result from that \[…\] The post 2MM: AI Roundup: NHS England… ## [Erector spinae plane blocks may not provide meaningful benefit over standard analgesia in breast surgery patients](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/erector-spinae-plane-blocks-may-not-provide-meaningful-benefit-over-standard-analgesia-in-breast-surgery-patients/) _2026-07-17 · Paary Balakumar · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Erector spinae plane blocks reduced PACU opioid requirements and modestly shortened PACU stay, but did not produce a clinically meaningful reduction in total opioid consumption over 24 hours. 2. Pain control and patient satisfaction were comparable between groups, suggesting ESP blocks offer limited added analgesic benefit over standard analgesia alone in this setting. Evidence \[…\] The post… ## [Duodenal-jejunal bypass liners may improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/duodenal-jejunal-bypass-liners-may-improve-glycemic-control-in-patients-with-diabetes/) _2026-07-17 · Alexander Uriarte · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Duodenal-jejunal bypass liners were superior to sham in reducing HbA1c and improved weight loss in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. 2. Despite efficacious outcomes, duodenal-jejunal bypass liners raised safety concerns, including a high rate of hepatic abscess. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: A duodenal-jejunal bypass liner (DJBL) is a removable \[…\] The… ## [Chemotherapy exposure is independently associated with reduced pain severity in advanced pancreatic cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/chemotherapy-exposure-is-independently-associated-with-reduced-pain-severity-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/) _2026-07-15 · Paary Balakumar · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Chemotherapy appears to be independently associated with reduced pain severity in advanced pancreatic cancer, reinforcing the importance of routine, longitudinal pain assessment and proactive, individualized symptom management from diagnosis through palliative care. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Pain is a highly prevalent and debilitating symptom in advanced pancreatic cancer, yet… ## [Read These Five Books Before Making a Prostate Cancer Decision](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/read-these-five-books-before-making) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ The books I recommend will help you understand your diagnosis, ask better questions, and make informed decisions. ## [Spinal instability may be the primary cause of pain in sacral metastases as opposed to neurologic compromise](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/spinal-instability-may-be-the-primary-cause-of-pain-in-sacral-metastases-as-opposed-to-neurologic-compromise/) _2026-07-14 · Paary Balakumar · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Although neurological symptoms (motor deficits, sensory impairment) were more frequent in patients with sitting-related sacral pain on univariate comparison, this association did not hold in multivariable analysis (aOR 0.83, 95% CI 0.21–2.95, p=0.780), indicating spinal instability—not neurological compromise—was the primary driver of this pain. 2. Patients with sitting-related sacral pain had… ## [Cryoanalgesia increases neuropathic pain after minimally invasive thoracic surgery](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/cryoanalgesia-increases-neuropathic-pain-after-minimally-invasive-thoracic-surgery/) _2026-07-14 · Clare Sun · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Adults who received cryoanalgesia during minimally invasive thoracic surgery experienced higher neuropathic pain scores at three, six, and twelve months compared to those receiving standard intercostal nerve block alone. 2. Cryoanalgesia and younger age were both associated with increased neuropathic pain risk at one year. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Minimally invasive… ## [Septoplasty is more costly but more effective than medical management for deviated septum](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/septoplasty-is-more-costly-but-more-effective-than-medical-management-for-deviated-septum/) _2026-07-13 · Paary Balakumar · Surgery | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Immediate septoplasty is more costly but more clinically effective than medical management for deviated septum. 2. Over a 24-month horizon, immediate septoplasty becomes highly likely to be cost-effective, whereas its value at 12 months remains uncertain and sensitive to surgical costing methods. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Deviated nasal septum is commonly managed with \[…\] The post… ## [One-third of US health centers lack onsite prenatal care](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/one-third-of-us-health-centers-lack-onsite-prenatal-care/) _2026-07-13 · Adrian Wong · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In this cross-sectional study, one-third of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the United States did not provide onsite prenatal care and instead referred pregnant patients to external providers. 2. FQHCs without onsite prenatal care were more likely to be located in maternity deserts, highlighting persistent geographic disparities in access to prenatal care. Evidence \[…\] The post… ## [Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab is more effective than platinum-based chemotherapy in metastatic urothelial carcinoma](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/enfortumab-vedotin-plus-pembrolizumab-is-more-effective-than-platinum-based-chemotherapy-in-metastatic-urothelial-carcinoma/) _2026-07-09 · Alex Xiang · Oncology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In the management of adult patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (MUC), enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab (EV/P) was well-tolerated and significantly more effective than gemcitabine plus cisplatin (G/C). Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Recent clinical trials have demonstrated that EV/P offers greater overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared with… ## [The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: popular joint supplement raises Alzheimer’s red flags, the gut health industry is outrunning the science, chronic wasting disease is spreading silently and scientists are watching closely, and the oral GLP-1 pill era begins with Foundayo](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/the-scan-by-2-minute-medicine-popular-joint-supplement-raises-alzheimers-red-flags-the-gut-health-industry-is-outrunning-the-science-chronic-wasting-disease-is-spreading-silently-and-scient/) _2026-07-09 · Deepti Shroff · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine® is a pop-culture medical newsletter and exclusive benefit for 2 Minute Medicine Plus subscribers. That joint supplement millions of older adults take daily may be accelerating Alzheimer’s disease Glucosamine is one of those supplements that barely registers on a medication reconciliation. Patients pick it up at CVS without a \[…\] The post The Scan by 2 Minute… ## [The physician strike in South Korea was associated with higher mortality](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/the-physician-strike-in-south-korea-was-associated-with-higher-mortality/) _2026-07-07 · Alex Xiang · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. The recent South Korean trainee physician strike was associated with significantly higher mortality and reductions in inpatient and outpatient use Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) From February 2024 to August 2025, South Korean trainee physicians initiated a walkout in protest of proposed reforms. Although previous studies from different countries have shown that physician strikes \[…\] The post… ## [Help Us Reach More Men and Earn Exclusive Rewards](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/help-us-reach-more-men-and-earn-exclusive) _2026-07-07 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ Help us reach more men with trusted health education while earning exclusive member rewards. ## [Better Sexual Performance Starts With Better Health](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/male-sexual-performance-its-not-only) _2026-07-06 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ Sexual performance isn't just about sex. It's often one of the earliest signs your health is changing. ## [The Dangerous Myth of Radiation for Prostate Cancer](https://drstephenpetteruti.substack.com/p/the-dangerous-myth-of-radiation-for) _2026-07-02 · Dr. Stephen Petteruti · Dr. Stephen Petteruti_ Why Radiation Became the Default Recommendation ## [Concomitant COVID-19 and influenza vaccination not linked to increased adverse events](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/concomitant-covid-19-and-influenza-vaccination-not-linked-to-increased-adverse-events/) _2026-06-29 · Adrian Wong · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In this target trial emulation, same-day administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines was not associated with an increased risk of adverse events. 2. No differences in adverse event risk were observed across the bivalent, XBB-adapted, and KP-adapted COVID-19 vaccine formulations. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has led to \[…\] The post Concomitant… ## [Semaglutide (Ozempic) raises questions about mood and nonresponse](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/semaglutide-ozempic-raises-questions-about-mood-and-nonresponse/) _2026-06-25 · Deepti Shroff · Public Health | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Reports of emotional flattening among some users of semaglutide (Ozempic) have brought new attention to how glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may affect reward pathways beyond appetite. 2. Separate pharmacogenomic data suggest that variants in the peptidylglycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase gene may reduce response to some glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in about 10% of the…