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Insidermedicine is a daily health and medical video news service created by a leading physicians. Our content library contains videos in many languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, on over 100 different diseases. Joining the likes of the Associated Press and Reuters, Insidermedicine's newstories are featured ...
Insidermedicine is a daily health and medical video news service created by a leading physicians. Our content library contains videos in many languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, on over 100 different diseases. Joining the likes of the Associated Press and Reuters, Insidermedicine's newstories are featured by Google News and The News Room. April 25, 2007 Patients with HIV who are treated with protease inhibitors have an increased risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Combination antiretroviral therapy has had a dramatic effect in reducing illness and death associated with the HIV virus, however an earlier study showed that the risk of heart attacks increased by 17% with every year a patient spent on antiretroviral. It isn’t known, though, whether all antiretroviral drugs carry this risk. The assessment of the role of any specific drug is difficult because patients with HIV usually receive a combination of drugs, and often switch regimens because of the availability of newer substances, adverse events, or drug regimen failure. Previous studies have shown a relationship between the use of protease inhibitors, a class of antiretroviral drug, and cardiovascular disease, but there is little information on the risks associated with another class of antiretroviral therapy called nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. In this study, more than 23,000 patients infected with the HIV virus were assessed to determine the incidence of heart attack and the association between heart attack and exposure to protease inhibitors or nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. Confirming the earlier results, the researchers found the risk of having a heart attack increased by 16% per year of exposure to protease inhibitors alone, which is equal to twice the risk over five years. Not such effect was observed with nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. It is thought that protease inhibitors raise the level of blood lipid, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. Patients treated with protease inhibitors should have their cholesterol and blood pressure levels monitored, and take steps to reduce their lifestyle-related risk factors. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits in vegetables, and getting regular exercise. Reporting for Insidermedicine, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Coronary artery calcium is most effective in predicting cardiovascular disease
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - A ...
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that heart calcium scans are the most effective way to predict risk of heart disease. Researchers studied over 7,000 individuals for 7.5 years, finding that coronary artery calcium was far superior to other tests in predicting cardiovascular risk.
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Learning music in childhood may boost brain function in adulthood
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Music training ...
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Music training in childhood may improve brain function in adulthood, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Studying 45 adults, researchers found that those with one to five years of musical training in childhood had enhanced listening and learning abilities when it came to processing complex sound.
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Spouses of heart attack sufferers at increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicide
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Spouses of ...
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Spouses of heart attack victims are at increased risk of anxiety, depression and suicide, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers examined data on over 250,000 individuals, over 60,000 of whom had either a fatal heart attack or non-fatal heart attack. They found that spouses of both fatal and non-fatal heart attack victims were much more likely to be taking an antidepressants a year after the event and were also at an increased risk of committing suicide
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Depression, suicide more likely to occur in spouses of heart attack victims; Music training may improve brain function; Heart calcium scan best for predicting heart disease
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Spouses of ...
(August 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Spouses of heart attack victims are at increased risk of anxiety, depression and suicide, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers examined data on over 250,000 individuals, over 60,000 of whom had either a fatal heart attack or non-fatal heart attack. They found that spouses of both fatal and non-fatal heart attack victims were much more likely to be taking an antidepressants a year after the event and were also at an increased risk of committing suicide. From Chicago - Music training in childhood may improve brain function in adulthood, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Studying 45 adults, researchers found that those with one to five years of musical training in childhood had enhanced listening and learning abilities when it came to processing complex sound. From North Carolina - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that heart calcium scans are the most effective way to predict risk of heart disease. Researchers studied over 7,000 individuals for 7.5 years, finding that coronary artery calcium was far superior to other tests in predicting cardiovascular risk
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Many US physicians suffering from at least one symptom of burnout
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - Nearly 50% ...
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - Nearly 50% of physicians have symptoms of burnout, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Surveying over 7,000 physicians, researchers found that 40% had high emotional exhaustion, 30% had high depersonalization, and 40% were dissatisfied with their balance of work and life.
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33% decline in heart failure cases in Ontario since 1997
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) Dr. Jack Tu, MD, M.Sc, ...
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) Dr. Jack Tu, MD, M.Sc, PhD, FRCPC, principal investigator of this study, offers some insight as to why heart failure cases are dropping in Ontario, Canada. From Toronto - Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that heart failure cases in Ontario have decreased by nearly one third. From 1997-2007, researchers found a 32.7% decline in the incidence of heart failure in Ontario. This data suggests that recent preventive measures in the province have been successful.
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Obesity accelerates mental decline
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From France - Obesity accelerates ...
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From France - Obesity accelerates mental decline, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers followed 6,400 individuals over the age of 50 for 10 years. They found that obese individuals with at least one metabolic risk factor--including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides or high cholesterol--experienced a 22.5% faster cognitive decline than individuals of a normal weight without these abnormalities.
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Faster cognitive decline linked to obesity; Heart failure rates drop in Ontario; Nearly half of physicians suffering one symptom of burnout
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From France - Obesity accelerates ...
(August 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From France - Obesity accelerates mental decline, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers followed 6,400 individuals over the age of 50 for 10 years. They found that obese individuals with at least one metabolic risk factor--including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides or high cholesterol--experienced a 22.5% faster cognitive decline than individuals of a normal weight without these abnormalities. From Toronto - Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that heart failure cases in Ontario have decreased by nearly one third. From 1997-2007, researchers found a 32.7% decline in the incidence of heart failure in Ontario. This data suggests that recent preventive measures in the province have been successful. From Rochester - Nearly 50% of physicians have symptoms of burnout, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Surveying over 7,000 physicians, researchers found that 40% had high emotional exhaustion, 30% had high depersonalization, and 40% were dissatisfied with their balance of work and life.
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Exercise Improves Well-being of Cancer Patients; West Nile Virus In Texas; Bisphenol-A Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Aug 19, 2012 - Insidermedicine - Week In Review) From ...
(Aug 19, 2012 - Insidermedicine - Week In Review) From New Mexico - Two Cochrane systematic reviews have found that exercise may be beneficial for those who are undergoing, or have finished cancer treatment. The reviews looked at studies that included walking, cycling, yoga, resistance training and other activities. Benefits were seen in a number of measures including emotional well-being, anxiety, sleep, social functioning, pain and fatigue. From Texas - According to the Texas Department of State Health Services there have been over 400 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Texas this summer, with 17 deaths. Officials are urging residents to get rid of standing water near their homes and to use bug repellant when outdoors. From the UK - Bisphenol-A may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease according to a report in the journal Public Library of Science ONE. Researchers examined data on nearly 600 patients, splitting them into 3 groups based on the narrowing of their coronary arteries. They found that those with severe coronary artery disease had significantly higher levels of BPA in their urine.
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Alzheimer's Biomarkers; Triclosan May Impair Muscle Function; Yo-Yo Dieting Does Not Negatively Affect Metabolism Long-term
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(Aug 18, 2012 - Insidermedicine - Week In Review) From Atlanta - For years researchers have been trying to create a blood test for detecting Alzheimer's disease and new research online ahead of print in Neurology may bring us one step closer. Researchers examined the blood levels of 190 proteins in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, and healthy controls. 17 of the proteins were associates with MCI/AD. When they cross referenced their results with the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, 4 of the proteins remained as potential biomarkers. From California - Triclosan, a widely used antibacterial agent, has been found to impair muscle function in animal models. The compound is found in a number of products such as hand soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Appearing online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found both reduced heart muscle function and grip strength in exposed mice. From Seattle - A history of yo-yo dieting appears NOT to affect your metabolism or your ability to lose weight. Published in the journal Metabolism, researchers looked at data from almost 440 overweight-to-obese women, and found that those who had a history of yo-yo dieting were just as likely to respond to a diet program or diet plus exercise program.
