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A deep learning model built a brain health score from single-channel sleep EEG that beat demographic and sleep-feature models for cognition and disease, and higher scores were linked to lower mortality.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/deep-lea… #ArtificialIntelligence
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: Deep learning model derives a brain health score from sleep EEG linked to cognition and mortality
In a randomized trial of 160 adults undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, low-pressure pneumoperitoneum (8 mmHg) did not significantly reduce pain at 6, 12 or 24 hours compared with standard pressure (14 mmHg).
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/low-pres… #Surgery
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: Low-pressure pneumoperitoneum did not reduce pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
A 10-minute rPMS protocol was as effective as a 15-minute protocol for pain in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome, in a randomized trial of 66 adults.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/a-reduce… #Neurology
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: A 10-minute peripheral magnetic stimulation protocol may match 15 minutes for trapezius pain
In interviews with 16 older adults before total knee arthroplasty, self-preparation was shaped by multimorbidity, procedural understanding, external support and internal motivation.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/preopera… #OrthopedicSurgery
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: Older adults' self-preparation before knee replacement is shaped by multiple factors
Gabapentin prescription for chronic low back pain was associated with higher 10-year rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in a retrospective cohort, though causality was not established.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/gabapent… #Neurology
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: Gabapentin for chronic low back pain linked to higher dementia and MCI risk
In a South Korean cohort of 236,132 children, intellectual and developmental disabilities were associated with higher risks of depression and anxiety, especially in males and younger children.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/children… #Pediatrics
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: Children with IDD have higher risks of depression and anxiety
In a randomized trial of 486 undergraduates, an AI well-being app was linked to modest gains in positive affect and mindfulness at 6 weeks, with no significant change in depression, anxiety or stress.
2 minute summary: 2minutemedicine.com/artifici… #Psychiatry
ALT 2 Minute Medicine: AI-powered well-being app linked to modest gains in social well-being among students
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mental health app demonstrated improved social well-being among users dlvr.it/TVwd1k #ArtificialIntelligence #Psychiatry
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities have increased risks of depression and anxiety dlvr.it/TVw4ct #Pediatrics #Psychiatry
Gabapentin (Neurontin) prescription for chronic low back pain in adults is associated with a higher risk of dementia dlvr.it/TVvQFx #ChronicDisease #Neurology
The rate of urethrocutaneous fistula formation may be similar between caudal and penile blocks dlvr.it/TVtdTP #ImagingandIntervention #Pharma
2 Minute Medicine Rewind October 12, 2026 dlvr.it/TVtGj5 #WeeklyRewinds #dementia
Gepotidacin (Blujepa) is safe and effective in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections dlvr.it/TVrszN #InfectiousDisease #Pharma
Most routine blood tests do not require prolonged fasting dlvr.it/TVrmvm #2MinuteMedicine #HealthAtoZ
Pairing cardiac magnetic resonance with electrocardiograms (ECGs) improved artificial intelligence (A) assessments of cardiovascular diseases dlvr.it/TVrfK8 #ArtificialIntelligence #Cardiology
Low-dose radiotherapy may be effective as a short-term therapeutic option in knee osteoarthritis dlvr.it/TVr1p2 #ChronicDisease #ImagingandIntervention
Physician edits to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated messages to patients were associated with different response time burdens dlvr.it/TVqrlz #ArtificialIntelligence #ChronicDisease
Male sex is associated with higher mortality among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma dlvr.it/TVqHV1 #ChronicDisease #Gastroenterology
Daily pick me up drink choices track with increased depression risk, but coffee shows the opposite trend dlvr.it/TVq95G #HealthAtoZ #Wellness
Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported symptom self-assessment led to more appropriate patient care-seeking decisions dlvr.it/TVq1rZ #ArtificialIntelligence #Emergency
