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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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High Fat Diet May Lower Sperm Count; Movies Have Great Influence Over Teens Smoking Attitudes; Small Babies May Raise Risk of Heart Disease in Mother (Video)
(March 15, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Too much ...
(March 15, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Too much fat in a man's diet may lower his sperm count, according to a report published in Human Reproduction. Studying nearly 100 men for 4 years, researchers found that those with the highest fat intake in their diet had 43% reduced sperm count and 38% reduced sperm concentration. From Pittsburgh - Movies greatly influence smoking behaviours in younger adolescents, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers followed over 2,000 students aged 9-14 until they were aged 16-22. They found that younger adolescents were 73% more likely to become established smokers if they watched more smoking episodes in movies than their peers. From Texas - Women who give birth to small infants may be at raised risk of heart disease, according to a report published in PLoS ONE. Studying over 6,600 mothers, researchers found that those who had unusually small babies were at nearly 2x increased risk of heart disease.
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Planned Repeat C-Section Improves Outcomes in Mother, Baby; Sleep Apnea Treatment May Reduce Heart Failure Risk; Cancer Drug May Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Patients (Video)
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(March 13, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - A planned repeat c-section results in better outcomes for mother and baby, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Studying over 2,300 pregnant women who had a previous c-section, researchers found planned repeat c-sections reduced risk of severe bleeding in the mother, as well as risk of serious outcomes in the baby. From the UK - Research published in Circulation: Heart Failure finds that sleep apnea treatment may reduce risk of heart failure. Researchers compared 40 sleep apnea patients to 40 hypertension patients and 40 healthy controls. They found that changes to the heart's structure caused by sleep apnea were essentially reversed by 6 months of CPAP treatment. From Pennsylvania - A cancer drug may be able to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. In a mouse model with Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that the cancer drug EpoD reduced tau tangles in the brain and improved memory in the rodents
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Cancer Video: Circumcision May Protect Against Prostate Cancer; Scientists Stop Bladder Cancer From Spreading; ALL Survival Rates Among Children Over 90%
(March 12, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - Circumcision may ...
(March 12, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - Circumcision may protect against prostate cancer, according to a report published in Cancer. Researchers studied nearly 3,400 men, over 1,700 of whom had prostate cancer. Results showed that those who had been circumcised prior to their first sexual intercourse had a 15% reduced risk of developing prostate cancer. From Colorado - Scientists have identified how to stop bladder cancer from spreading to the lungs, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers identified a protein that is produced by cancer cells, known as RhoGD12. Elevated levels of this protein reduce another protein that is responsible for cancer metastasis From Colorado - Survival rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are improving, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reviewing over 15 years of data on nearly 22,000 people, researchers found that ALL survival rates improved from 83.7% in 1990-1994 to 90.4% in 2000-2005
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Men At Raised Risk of Dying From Heart Failure; US Army Suicides Rose Dramatically from 2004-2008; Weight Loss Supplements Ineffective (Week in Review)
(March 11, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - Men with ...
(March 11, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - Men with heart failure are more likely to die from the condition than women, according to a report published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Results of a meta-analysis comprised of 31 studies and over 40,000 heart failure patients found that men were 31% more likely to die from the condition than women. From Maryland - Suicides among US army personnel have risen dramatically in recent years, according to a report published in Injury Prevention. Studying over 30 years of data, researchers from the US Army Public Health Command found that suicides rose 80% between 2004 and 2008--coinciding with increased military involvement in Iraq. From Oregon - Most weight loss supplements are ineffective, according to a report published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Researchers examined hundreds of weight loss supplements, finding no evidence that any product resulted in significant weight loss.
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Snoring May Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids; Specific Antibodies Can Halt Alzheimer's Disease; Stem Cells Can Repair Cornea (Week in Review)
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(March 10, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Sleep disordered breathing raises risk of behavioural problems in children, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers surveyed parents on their children, aged 6-69 months. They found that children suffering from sleep disordered breathing--snoring, mouth breathing, apnea--were 40 to 100% more likely to demonstrate behavioural problems at age 7. From London - Scientists have discovered antibodies that may help halt Alzheimer's disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. In a mouse model, researchers found that specific antibodies were able to block Amyloid-ß from causing synaptic disintegration in the brain. From Sweden - A new report published in Acta Ophthalmologica finds that stem cells may be able to repair a damaged cornea. Researchers found that stem cells grown on defective human corneas can develop into epithelial cells that repair the damaged transparency of the cornea.
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Unnecessary Induction Raises Risk of C-Section and Intensive Care; Weight Loss Supplements Ineffective; Removing Molecule Improves Depression Treatment in Mice (Video)
(March 9, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - Research published ...
(March 9, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - Research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica finds that unnecessary induction of labor increases risk of caesarian section. Researchers studied over 28,000 women with either spontaneous labor, induction of labor for recognized indications, or induction of labor for non-recognized indications. They found that induction of labor for non-recognized indications resulted in a 67% increased relative risk of c-section and 64% increased relative risk of the infant requiring intensive care. From Oregon - Most weight loss supplements are ineffective, according to a report published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Researchers examined hundreds of weight loss supplements, finding no evidence that any product resulted in significant weight loss. From Texas - A new report published in the Journal of Neuroscience identifies a molecule that may be key to treating depression. Studying mice, researchers found that removal of the Nf1 molecule significantly sped up the rodent's response to antidepressant medication.
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Heart Failure More Likely to Kill Men than Women; Fruits and Veggies May Improve Skin; Estrogen Pills Only Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (Video)
(March 8, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - Men ...
(March 8, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - Men with heart failure are more likely to die from the condition than women, according to a report published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Results of a meta-analysis comprised of 31 studies and over 40,000 heart failure patients found that men were 31% more likely to die from the condition than women. From Scotland - Fruit and vegetable consumption may improve skin health, according to a report published in PLoS ONE. Researchers monitored the diets of 35 individuals for 6 weeks, finding that increased fruit and vegetable intake resulted in more fullness in the skin. From Seattle - Estrogen pills may lower risk of breast cancer, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Studying over 7,600 postmenopausal women for 12 years, researchers found that women who had undergone a hysterectomy and were taking estrogen pills only were 20% less likely to develop breast cancer.
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US Army Suicides Have Risen 80% Since 2004; Health Care Workers Get Flu Shot If They Believe It Works; Dementia Drug Can Treat Severe Alzheimer's (Video)
(March 7, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Suicides among ...
(March 7, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Suicides among US army personnel have risen dramatically in recent years, according to a report published in Injury Prevention. Studying over 30 years of data, researchers from the US Army Public Health Command found that suicides rose 80% between 2004 and 2008--coinciding with increased military involvement in Iraq. From the Netherlands - A new report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine examines how to increase flu vaccinations among health care workers. Results of a meta-analysis involving nearly 85,000 health care workers found that individuals were more likely to get vaccinated against the flu if they believed the shot really worked. From the UK - A commonly used dementia drug can also treat severe Alzheimer's disease, according to a report published in the NEJM. Researchers randomized moderate to severe Alzheimer's patients to receive donepezil or a placebo drug, finding that those on the dementia drug experienced considerably less cognitive decline than those on placebo.
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Alzheimer's Disease Video: Scientists Find Antibodies the Stop Alzheimer's in Mice; Exercise Can Immediately Alter DNA; Stem Cells Can Repair Cornea
(March 6, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From London - Scientists have ...
(March 6, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From London - Scientists have discovered antibodies that may help halt Alzheimer's disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. In a mouse model, researchers found that specific antibodies were able to block Amyloid-ß from causing synaptic disintegration in the brain. From Sweden - Exercise can change your DNA, according to a report published in Cell Metabolism. Researchers tested skeletal muscle DNA from individuals after a short burst of exercise, finding that the physical activity immediately altered genetic programming of muscle and strength. From Sweden - A new report published in Acta Ophthalmologica finds that stem cells may be able to repair a damaged cornea. Researchers found that stem cells grown on defective human corneas can develop into epithelial cells that repair the damaged transparency of the cornea.
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Sleeping Pills Raise Risk of Death; Teens More Vulnerable to Concussions; Rapid Urban Growth Linked to Higher Disease Rates in China (Week in Review)
(March 3, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - Commonly ...
(March 3, 2012 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - Commonly prescribed sleeping pills greatly increase risk of death, according to a report published in BMJ Open. Researchers compared nearly 24,000 control subjects to over 10,500 individuals with prescriptions to benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, barbiturates or sedative antihistamines. Results showed that individuals prescribed up to 18 doses a year had a 2.5x increased risk of death, and those prescribed between 18-132 doses a year had a 4x increased risk of death From Montreal - Teenagers are more sensitive to sport concussions than adults or children, according to a report published in Brain Injury. In a study group of nearly 100 athletes comprised of children, teens and adults, researchers found that teens were most sensitive to the effects of a sports concussion due to the rapidly developing frontal regions of their brains. From Atlanta - Rapid urbanization has raised disease rates and health care disparity in China, according to a report published in the Lancet. From 1980 to 2009, China's urban population increased by over 420 million people. The danger, the researchers argue, is that the rural migrants are exposed to more pathogens in poverty and do not have access to health care coverage--resulting in much higher disease rates.
