# gynecology (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gynecology. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weight loss is associated with improved vascular function in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/weight-loss-is-associated-with-improved-vascular-function-in-patients-with-metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease/) _2026-08-21 · Paary Balakumar · Chronic Disease | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Short-term dietary weight loss targeting hepatic fat reduction was associated with measurable improvements in arterial stiffness, endothelial function, and cardiovascular risk scores in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) patients. 2. These vascular improvements did not correlate directly with the magnitude of hepatic triglyceride reduction, suggesting the vascular… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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 · Chronic Disease | 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.… ## [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 · Obstetrics | 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… ## [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… ## [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… ## [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 · Surgery | 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… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DVfMSj6FyyTB) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [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.… ## [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 · Chronic Disease | 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… ## [Use of semaglutide for weight control among women of reproductive age is more common in those using hormonal contraception](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/use-of-semaglutide-for-weight-control-among-women-of-reproductive-age-is-more-common-in-those-using-hormonal-contraception/) _2026-07-30 · Lori Lai · Obstetrics | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among a nested case-control study, use of hormonal contraception was associated with higher subsequent semaglutide initiation for weight control among women of reproductive age. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Weight changes and metabolic symptoms are common side effects associated with hormonal contraception available for women of reproductive age. In patients where these changes are \[…\]… ## [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… ## [Epidural analgesia in labour is not associated with adverse neonatal health outcomes](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/epidural-analgesia-in-labour-is-not-associated-with-adverse-neonatal-health-outcomes/) _2026-07-23 · Simon Pan · Obstetrics | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Epidural analgesia in labour is not associated with significant risk of neonatal neurological morbidity, neonatal morbidity or mortality. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Epidural analgesia during labour is regarded as the most effective form of pain control, which is important given that poor pain control may lead to physiological stress in mothers with important \[…\] The post Epidural analgesia… ## [Intermittent metformin (Glucophage) is non-inferior to continuous metformin for prediabetes in post-partum women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/intermittent-metformin-glucophage-is-non-inferior-to-continuous-metformin-for-prediabetes-in-post-partum-women-with-prior-gestational-diabetes-mellitus/) _2026-07-21 · Simon Pan · Obstetrics | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among women with prediabetes following prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), intermittent metformin (Glucophage) in combination with lifestyle modifications was non-inferior to continuous metformin in combination with lifestyle modifications. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Women with GDM are at a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) postpartum… ## [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… ## [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 · Surgery | 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… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dnuZ9OU4G5dX) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [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 · Obstetrics | 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… ## [Home transvaginal ultrasound is preferred to in-clinic ultrasound and is associated with similar accuracy](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/home-transvaginal-ultrasound-is-preferred-to-in-clinic-ultrasound-and-is-associated-with-similar-accuracy/) _2026-07-09 · Alex Xiang · Obstetrics | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. At-home transvaginal ultrasonography is clinically accurate compared to in-clinic ultrasonography, preferred by patients, and not associated with an increased incidence of side effects. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Transvaginal ultrasonography is a safe and invaluable diagnostic tool. However, its sensitive and invasive nature poses a barrier to care, particularly for specific populations,… ## [Children conceived through infertility treatments may have similar growth compared to naturally conceived children](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/children-conceived-through-infertility-treatments-may-have-similar-growth-compared-to-naturally-conceived-children/) _2026-06-11 · Siwen Liu · Obstetrics | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. After accounting for plurality, children conceived through infertility treatments showed similar growth trajectories to those conceived naturally. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Compared to children conceived naturally, children conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) may experience different birth outcomes and growth patterns. However, evidence on long-term growth trajectories…