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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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Canned Soup Raises BPA Levels By Over 1,000%; Processed Meat, Ground Beef Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer; Report Examines Bacteria in Public Washrooms (Video)
(November 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – Canned soup ...
(November 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – Canned soup greatly increases BPA levels in the blood, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers studied 75 volunteers, randomized to eat canned soup or fresh soup five days a week. Urinalysis revealed that can soup increased BPA levels by 1,221%. From San Francisco – Certain types of meat may raise risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published in PLoS ONE. Studying over 1,000 men, researchers found increased consumption of ground beef or processed meats raised risk of prostate cancer and severity of the disease. And finally, from Colorado – A new report published in PLoS ONE finds that public washrooms are ripe with several different types of bacteria. Researchers conducted genetic testing on several surfaces in 12 public washrooms. They found that the floor had the most types of bacteria, and that human skin was the primary source of the bacteria
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Coffee Reduces Risk of Endometrial Cancer; Report Confirms Long Term Safety of Statins; P-Rex1 Protein Fundamental to Melanoma Metastasis (Video)
(November 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may ...
(November 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may have a protective effect against endometrial cancer, according to a report published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Researchers studied data on over 67,000 women, finding that consumption of 4 or more cups of coffee a day reduced risk of endometrial cancer by 25%. From Oxford - A new report published in the Lancet confirms the safety of statins. 11 year follow up of individuals who participated in the Heart Protection Study found that long term use of statin therapy resulted in increased cardiovascular benefits (reduction in strokes, heart attacks) and even persisted once therapy was stopped. And finally, from North Carolina - Research published in Nature Communications identifies a protein fundamental to melanoma metastasis. Studying mice, researchers found that rodents with melanoma but lacking the P-Rex1 protein were resistant to metastases.
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Low BMI Linked to Early Alzheimer's Disease; Death Rates for Mouth, Pharynx Cancers Falling; Laser Removal OK Treatment for Precancerous Skin Lesions (Video)
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(November 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Kansas City - A new report published in Neurology finds a possible connection between early Alzheimer's disease and low BMI. Studying 506 individuals, researchers found that 85% of those who had mild cognitive impairment and a BMI below 25 had signs of early Alzheimer's disease, compared to only 48% of those who were overweight. From Atlanta - Death rates for mouth and pharynx cancers have decreased in the US, according to a report published in Archives of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. Studying data from 26 states between 1993-2007, researchers found that mortality rates declined for mouth and pharynx cancer patients, especially among those with over 12 years of education. And finally, from London - Laser removal may be an alternative treatment for precancerous skin lesions, according to a report published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Researchers reviewed data on 73 patients with lentigo maligna, finding that laser ablation of the skin lesion resulted in 6.7% recurrence rates--making the removal process a viable alternative to radiation therapy and surgical excision.
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High Childhood IQ Linked to Illegal Drug Use Later in Life; Current Blood Tests Cannot Detect Cancer in Early Stages; Bad Sleep Raises Risk of Fibromyalgia in Women (Week in Review)
(November 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Children ...
(November 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Children with a high IQ may be more likely to use illicit drugs later in life, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers examined data on nearly 8,000 people that were followed for over 30 years. Results showed that men with high IQ scores at age 5 were 50% more likely to use several illicit drugs by age 30, while women were over 2x more likely to use cocaine and cannabis. From California - Tumors can grow for 10 years or more before current blood tests are able to detect them, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers from Stanford developed a complex mathematical model to study ovarian tumours. They found that the currently available CA125 blood test can only detect tumours when they have about 1.7billion cells--a size that takes between 10 and 12 years to develop And finally, from Norway - Poor sleep increases risk of fibromyalgia in women, according to a report published in Arthritis and Rheumatism. Studying over 12,000 women for 10 years, researchers found that those who had regular sleep problems were at much greater risk of developing fibromyalgia
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20% Americans Have Hearing Loss; Birth Control Pill May Be Linked to Prostate Cancer; Garlic Oil Component Protects Against Heart Attack Damage (Week in Review)
(November 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - 20% of ...
(November 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - 20% of Americans have hearing loss, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Using data from the 2001-2008 NHANES study, researchers found that 48 million Americans, or 1 in 5, have hearing loss in at least one ear. From Toronto - Research published in BMJ Open finds a possible connection between oral contraceptive pills and prostate cancer. Researchers compared international cancer registries to information from the United Nations on contraceptive use. They found a significant increase in prostate cancer worldwide corresponding with an increase in the use of contraceptive pills. And finally, from Atlanta - A component found in garlic oil may protect the heart after a heart attack, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers simulated a heart attack in a mouse model, injecting diallyl sulfide afterwards. Results showed that the component reduced the amount of damage to the heart tissue by 61%.
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Today's American Adolescents Unhealthiest in US History; Blood Type Linked to Stroke Risk; Excess Vitamin D May Raise Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (Video)
(November 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - American adolescents ...
(November 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - American adolescents are currently the unhealthiest they have ever been, according to a report presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions. Examining over 5,500 children and teens, researchers found that none of the children had diets that were considered healthy, over 30% of boys and 40% of girls had high blood sugar, 35% of girls and boys were overweight or obese, 35% of girls and 27% of boys had high cholesterol, and 52% of girls and 48% of boys had low levels of physical activity. From Boston - Blood type may influence risk of stroke, according to a report presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions. Studying 90,000 adults and 2900 strokes, researchers found that blood type AB in both men and women raised risk of stroke by 26% compared to those with type O, wile women with type B were at 15% increased risk. And finally, from Utah - Too much vitamin D may cause atrial fibrillation, according to a report presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions. Researchers studied blood samples from over 130,000 patients, and found that those with excessive levels of vitamin D had a 2.5x increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
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Cancer Video: Scientists Discover How Cancer Cells Get Their Energy; New Pioneer Factor for Breast Cancer Discovered; Major Weakness Found in Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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(November 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A new report published in Science Translational Medicine identifies how cancer cells obtain enough energy to propagate. Studying 40 different types of human tumours, researchers discovered that cancer cells grow by tapping into the body's natural recycling system. By genetically blocking this process in a mouse model, researchers saw the tumour cells stop spreading and die. From New Hampshire - Scientists have identified a possible new biomarker for breast cancer, according to a report published in PLoS Genetics. Researchers found that a new factor, PBX1, effectively determines how the body responds to estrogen in breast cancer cells, and that the presence of the factor can predict the risk of the cancer spreading. And finally, from New York - Research published in Cancer Discovery finds a major weakness in aggressive prostate cancer. Scientists uncovered an achilles heel in neuroendocrine prostate cancer tumours, and found that a targeted drug on a mouse model was able to significantly shrink the rodent's tumours.
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Blood Tests Cannot Detect Cancer Until Tumors Are 10 Years Along; Abnormal Teenage Weight Linked to Drug Use; Garlic Oil Component Protects Damage From Heart Attack (Video)
(November 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Tumors can ...
(November 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Tumors can grow for 10 years or more before current blood tests are able to detect them, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers from Stanford developed a complex mathematical model to study ovarian tumours. They found that the currently available CA125 blood test can only detect tumours when they have about 1.7billion cells--a size that takes between 10 and 12 years to develop. From Italy - Teens with abnormal weight may be more likely to take illegal drugs, according to a report published in PLoS ONE. Studying over 33,000 teens, researchers found that those who were either underweight or overweight were up to 40% more likely to consume illegal drugs. And finally, from Atlanta - A component found in garlic oil may protect the heart after a heart attack, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers simulated a heart attack in a mouse model, injecting diallyl sulfide afterwards. Results showed that the component reduced the amount of damage to the heart tissue by 61%.
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Prostate Cancer Video: High IQ in Childhood Linked to Drug Use; Oral Contraceptive Pills May Be Connected to Prostate Cancer; Alcoholics At Raised Risk of Cancer, Death
(November 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Children ...
(November 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Children with a high IQ may be more likely to use illicit drugs later in life, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers examined data on nearly 8,000 people that were followed for over 30 years. Results showed that men with high IQ scores at age 5 were 50% more likely to use several illicit drugs by age 30, while women were over 2x more likely to use cocaine and cannabis. From Toronto - Research published in BMJ Open finds a possible connection between oral contraceptive pills and prostate cancer. Researchers compared international cancer registries to information from the United Nations on contraceptive use. They found a significant increase in prostate cancer worldwide corresponding with an increase in the use of contraceptive pills. And finally, from Italy - Alcoholics are at increased risk of dying from any cause and from cancer, according to a report published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Studying data over 2200 alcoholics, researchers that alcoholism significantly increased risk of dying from diabetes, infections, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as from several types of cancers.
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20% of Americans Have Hearing Loss; Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Leukemia; Poor Sleep Raises Fibromyalgia Risk in Women (Video)
(November 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - 20% of ...
(November 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - 20% of Americans have hearing loss, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Using data from the 2001-2008 NHANES study, researchers found that 48 million Americans, or 1 in 5, have hearing loss in at least one ear. From Toronto - Research published in Cancer Cell identifies a possible new treatment for leukaemia. Researchers studied the effects of hundreds of older drugs on leukaemia stem cells. They found that tigecycline--an antibiotic used to treat skin and abdominal infections--was able to target and destroy the stem cells. And finally, from Norway - Poor sleep increases risk of fibromyalgia in women, according to a report published in Arthritis and Rheumatism. Studying over 12,000 women for 10 years, researchers found that those who had regular sleep problems were at much greater risk of developing fibromyalgia
