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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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Resistance training staves off cognitive decline; Less salt intake for fewer cardiovascular disease deaths; More screening for better management of hypertension (Video)
(April 22, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Vancouver, researchers from the ...
(April 22, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Vancouver, researchers from the University of British Columbia have shown that the trajectory of cognitive decline can be altered through the implementation of seniors' exercise programmes. The researchers followed seniors with probable mild cognitive impairment, a well recognized risk factor for dementia, and found that those who engaged in a resistance-training exercise regime showed significantly improved executive cognitive functioning, associative memory performance, and functional brain plasticity. From the World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai, a two-pronged intervention, consisting of a voluntary salt reduction on behalf of industry, in tandem with a taxation on products containing salt could account for a 2-3% drop in cardiovascular disease-related deaths. Cardiovascular disease claims in excess of 17 million lives annually, and is the single leading cause of death, notably in low- and middle-income countries. Also from the Wold Congress of Cardiology in Dubai, by implementing blood pressure screening in an additional 25% of the population, the rate of appropriate treatment for hypertension would raise by 10%. This added diagnosis and management would result in an estimated 3% decrease in cardiovascular disease-related events and deaths. In developing countries, roughly 2/3 of people with hypertension are unaware of their disease.
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New Epilepsy Med Shows Promise; Air Pollution Linked to Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke; Fast Food Salt Content Varies by Country (Week in Review)
(April 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A ...
(April 21, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new epilepsy medication has shown promise in treating uncontrollable seizures, according to a multinational trial published in Neurology. Researchers studied over 700 patients with frequent, uncontrollable seizures, finding that a daily dose of the new drug perampanel reduced their seizures frequency by 50%. From Boston - Long term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of diabetes, heart disease, lung disease and stroke, according to a report published in PLoS ONE.Researchers studied all hospital admissions among individuals 65 and older in New England from 2000-2006. Using pollution data from the area, researchers found that rates of pneumonia, heart attack, stroke and diabetes were higher in locations that had elevated long term air pollution. From Calgary - The amount of salt in fast food varies depending on the country, according to a report published in the CMAJ. Researchers studied the salt content of over 2000 fast food items from 6 companies in 6 developed countries. Results showed great variability in salt content, with the highest levels occurring in Canada and the US.
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New Target against metabolic disease; Inactivity plays significant role in risk of death from cardiovascular disease; Health status of mother may influence gender of baby (Video)
(April 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago, research presented ...
(April 20, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago, research presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) 2012 Scientific Sessions identifies a molecular target for metabolic disease. Researchers from the university of Cincinnati found that by deleting an enzyme involved in the improper storing of excess calories into fat tissue, they could prevent mice from developing obesity related disorders, even in an environment of chronic high-fat feeding. Obesity-related disorders include diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease, and targeting this cellular pathway could prove to be a significant tactic in preventing these conditions. From the World Congress of Cardiology currently being held in Dubai, researchers from the National Health Research Institute in Taiwan have shown that exercise plays a significant role in determining risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The research showed that inactive people are at greater risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, when compared to active individuals at all blood pressure levels. The researchers found that physical inactivity corresponded to an increase in mortality risk equivalent to a 40-50mmHg increase in blood pressure. These findings highlight the need to address hypertension in tandem with physical activity. And finally, also from the World Congress of Cardiology, women with heart disease were found to be three times more likely to give birth to girls, according to research from Tabriz University. While the father's sperm carries the chromosomes that ultimately determine the gender of the offspring, this study suggests a possible correlation between the gender of foetuses successfully carried to term and the health status of the mother.
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New Mutation Found in Breast Tumors; Fast Food Salt Content Varies Depending on Country; Scientists Make Strides in Treating Deadly Childhood Leukemia (Video)
(April 19, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - A new ...
(April 19, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - A new report published in Cancer Research identifies a new breast cancer mutation. Researchers examined different types of breast tumours, finding that molecular mutations, known as 'fusion transcripts,' are more prominent that previously thought. These findings may greatly improve the identification and treatment of different tumour subtypes. From Calgary - The amount of salt in fast food varies depending on the country, according to a report published in the CMAJ. Researchers studied the salt content of over 2000 fast food items from 6 companies in 6 developed countries. Results showed great variability in salt content, with the highest levels occurring in Canada and the US. From New York - Scientists may be closer to treating deadly childhood leukaemia, according to a report published in Cancer Cell. Researchers found that they could significantly prolong survival in a mouse model with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) with an experimental treatment, and that this treatment helped destroy T-ALL cells in a human blood sample of the disease.
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Gum Disease Not Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke; New Epilepsy Med Shows Promise; Excessive Weight Gain While Pregnant Linked to Larger Baby (Video)
(April 18, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - There ...
(April 18, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - There is no proof that gum disease causes heart disease or stroke, according to a scientific statement published in Circulation. An expert committee composed of cardiologists, dentists and infectious disease specialists, reviewed over 500 studies and found no scientific evidence of the connection between gum disease and cardiovascular disease. From Baltimore - A new epilepsy medication has shown promise in treating uncontrollable seizures, according to a multinational trial published in Neurology. Researchers studied over 700 patients with frequent, uncontrollable seizures, finding that a daily dose of the new drug perampanel reduced their seizures frequency by 50%. From Ottawa - Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may result in a large child, according to a report published in the Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. Studying over 4,000 mother and baby pairs, researchers found that women who gained an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy were much more likely to have a baby with a birth weight above normal
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Stem Cells May Be Able to Fight HIV; Antidepressants Ease Depression in Parkinson's Patients, No Adverse Effects on Symptoms; Brain Plaque Discovery (Week in Review)
(April 14, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From California - Scientists have ...
(April 14, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From California - Scientists have genetically engineered human stem cells to kill HIV, according to a report published in PLoS Pathogens. UCLA researchers engineered human stem cells to fight HIV, testing the cells on a mouse model with HIV. Results showed that CD4 t Cells increased in the blood while levels of HIV in the blood decreased. From Rochester - A new report published in Neurology examines the use of antidepressant medication in people with Parkinson's disease. Studying over 100 Parkinson's disease patients, researchers found that antidepressant medication eased depression without adversely worsening symptoms of their disease. And finally from Florida - New research published in online in Nature Communications finds that a fragment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) can help prevent the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain. The researchers found that this protein fragment, called sAPP-α, interacts with the main protein responsible for converting APP into amyloid-β, the main component of brian plaques.
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Genetic Glitch May Raise Boys' Risk of Autism; Inability to Cope With Stress Linked to Seizures; Alcohol May Improve Problem Solving in Men (Video)
(April 13, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Boys are ...
(April 13, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Boys are much more likely to have autism than girls, according to a report published in the American Journal of Human Genetics. Researchers studied over 1600 individuals with ASD, finding that autism affects 4x as many boys as girls. DNA analysis revealed a genetic glitch specific to to the boys, possibly explaining the disparity. From Baltimore - Stress, not epilepsy, may explain some seizures, according to a report published in Seizure. Researchers compared 40 patients with nonepileptic seizures to 20 epilepsy patients and 40 healthy controls. Results showed that the nonepileptic seizure patients had much more difficulty coping with stress than individuals in the other groups. From Illinois - Research published in Consciousness and Cognition finds that moderate alcohol consumption may improve problem solving in men. Researchers studied 40 social drinkers, randomizing participants to either drink a moderate amount of alcohol prior to a problem solving test or no alcohol at all. Results showed that the men in the drinking group solved problems much quicker than those who had no alcohol.
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HIV Video: UCLA Scientists Successfully Engineer Stem Cells to Fight HIV; Potential New Target in Treating Diabetes; Kindness May Be Genetic
(April 12, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From California - Scientists have ...
(April 12, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From California - Scientists have genetically engineered human stem cells to kill HIV, according to a report published in PLoS Pathogens. UCLA researchers engineered human stem cells to fight HIV, testing the cells on a mouse model with HIV. Results showed that CD4 t Cells increased in the blood while levels of HIV in the blood decreased. From New York - Research published in Cell Metabolism finds a possible new approach to treating diabetes. Scientists found that the glucagon pathway activates a process that controls and regulates glucose. These findings may provide and alternative target in the treatment of diabetes. From Buffalo - Kindness may be genetic, according to a report published in Psychological Science. Researchers surveyed over 700 people, gauging their attitudes and morals, and then conducted DNA analysis on the participants. Results showed that people with 'nice' versions of their oxytocin and vasopressin genes were more likely to help others.
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Vitamin D Does Not Improve Brainpower in Kids; Antidepressants OK for Parkinson's Disease Patients; Bone Marrow Transplant Not Always Best Option for Pediatric ALL Patients (Video)
(April 11, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Vitamin ...
(April 11, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Vitamin D does not appear to enhance brain power in children, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.J Researchers measured vitamin D levels in over 3000 9 year old children, following the children until the age of 16. They found that higher levels of vitamin D had no association with improved academic performance. From Rochester - A new report published in Neurology examines the use of antidepressant medication in people with Parkinson's disease. Studying over 100 Parkinson's disease patients, researchers found that antidepressant medication eased depression without adversely worsening symptoms of their disease. From Tennessee - Research published in the NEJM finds that bone marrow transplants for some ALL patients may not be the best option. Researchers studied over 44,000 paediatric ALL patients, over 1000 of whom did not go into remission after initial chemotherapy treatment. They found that children with an unusual amount of chromosomes in their leukaemia cells had improved survival with further chemotherapy treatment, instead of bone marrow transplant.
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Stroke Video: Mobile Stroke Units Greatly Speed Up Stroke Treatment; Losing Weight Best Achieved Through Exercise, Eating Less Fat; Report Finds Process to Prevent Amyloid Plaques
(April 10, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Dispatching a ...
(April 10, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Dispatching a specialized ambulance for treating suspected stroke patients can cut treatment decision time in half, according to a report published in the Lancet Neuology. Researchers randomized 100 patients to begin receiving treatment in a mobile stroke unit (MSU) or standard hospital-based stroke treatment. In over half of those in the MSU group, the time between symptom onset and a treatment decision was reduced to less than 1 hour. From Boston - According to a report published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the most effective weight loss programs are those that focus on eating less fat and exercising more. Researchers examined data from more than 2,500 obese individuals trying to lose weight. Those who reported exercising more and eating less fat were more likely to lose weight, as well as those who joined structured weight loss programs. In contrast, other methods such as popular diets, liquid diets, diet pills, or other diet products or foods was not associated with weight loss. And finally from Florida - New research published in online in Nature Communications finds that a fragment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) can help prevent the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain. The researchers found that this protein fragment, called sAPP-α, interacts with the main protein responsible for converting APP into amyloid-β, the main component of brian plaques.
