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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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Breakthrough May Enable Personalized Cancer Treatment; Mini Strokes Shorten Lifespan; Targeting Brain Area May Improve Parkinson's Disease (Week in Review)
(November 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A novel ...
(November 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A novel screening method outlined in the Annals of Oncology may greatly improve cancer survival. For the first time, researchers developed a clinical test that examines cancer-causing genetic mutations in over 14 cancer genes. The test, known as SNaPshot, may enable doctors to tailor treatment to each patient's unique genetic mutation--greatly improving response and survival rates. From Australia - Mini-strokes can dramatically shorten life expectancy, according to a report published in Stroke. Researchers examined data on over 22,000 adults who suffered a transient ischemic attack (or a mini-stroke). After 9 years followup, researchers found that these patients saw their life expectancy drop by 20%. And finally, from London - A new report published in PLoS Biology finds that targeting an area of the brain can help improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Studying mice, researchers found that eliminating one neurotransmitter in the brain associated with Parkinson's increased dopamine production and consequently improved motor symptoms of the disease.
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HPV Vaccine Reduces Cervical Cancer Rates; Clocks Going Forward Improves Children's Fitness; Woodsmoke and Pneumonia (Week in Review)
(November 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - The HPV ...
(November 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - The HPV vaccine can greatly reduce incidence of cervical cancer, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Studying nearly 20,000 women, researchers found that the vaccine was 93% effective at preventing the development of high-grade cervical precancers in healthy women, and 100% effective at preventing at preventing adenocarcinoma. From the UK - Turning the clocks forward may benefit children's health, according to a report published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. Studying over 300 children, researchers found that physical activity was highest on long summer days between 5 and 8pm, regardless of the weather, indicating that daylight itself may spike activity. And finally, from California - Woodsmoke from cooking fires--used by 3 billion people worldwide--may cause pneumonia in children. In a study published in the Lancet, researchers found a 33% reduction the amount of childhood pneumonia cases in homes with chimney-stoves, compared to homes with open fires
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Report Questions Effect of Reducing Salt Consumption; Football Players At Raised Risk of Poor Mental, Physical Health; EEG Detects Brain Activity in Vegetative State (Video)
(November 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Research published ...
(November 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Research published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds that reducing salt in the diet may not protect against heart disease. Results of a meta-analysis covering over 160 studies found that while reduced salt consumption did lower blood pressure it adversely raised cholesterol and triglycerides. From Missouri - Football players are at increased risk of late-life health problems, according to a report published in Physician and Sportsmedicine. Comparing former football players to non-collision sport athletes and non-athletes, researchers found that the football players were at increased risk of poor physical and mental health in later life. Researchers also found that changing the diet in these athletes could improve their long term health. And finally, from London - An EEG can detect awareness in people thought to be in a vegetative state, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers compared 12 healthy controls to 16 patients in a vegetative state, finding that 3 of the patients in a vegetative state showed brain activity on an EEG, when asked to imagine moving their fingers or toes.
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Mini Strokes Shorten Life; Over 110,000 Children Die From Flu Related Illness Each Year; Woodsmoke from Fires Used to Cook May Cause Pneumonia (Video)
(November 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - Mini-strokes can ...
(November 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - Mini-strokes can dramatically shorten life expectancy, according to a report published in Stroke. Researchers examined data on over 22,000 adults who suffered a transient ischemic attack (or a mini-stroke). After 9 years followup, researchers found that these patients saw their life expectancy drop by 20%. From Scotland - 1 million children are hospitalized annually due to the flu, according to a report published in the Lancet. Results of a meta-analysis covering over 43 studies found that 90 million children under the age 5 contract the flu every year, resulting in 1 million hospitalizations and nearly 112000 deaths. And finally, from California - Woodsmoke from cooking fires--used by 3 billion people worldwide--may cause pneumonia in children. In a study published in the Lancet, researchers found a 33% reduction the amount of childhood pneumonia cases in homes with chimney-stoves, compared to homes with open fires.
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Cancer Video: Potential Breakthrough in Cancer Screening, Treatment; Clocks Going Forward May Encourage Kids to Exercise; Fatherhood Reduces A Man's Bad Habits
(November 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A novel ...
(November 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A novel screening method outlined in the Annals of Oncology may greatly improve cancer survival. For the first time, researchers developed a clinical test that examines cancer-causing genetic mutations in over 14 cancer genes. The test, known as SNaPshot, may enable doctors to tailor treatment to each patient's unique genetic mutation--greatly improving response and survival rates. From the UK - Turning the clocks forward may benefit children's health, according to a report published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. Studying over 300 children, researchers found that physical activity was highest on long summer days between 5 and 8pm, regardless of the weather, indicating that daylight itself may spike activity. And finally, from Oregon - A new report published in the Journal of Marriage and Family finds that fatherhood significantly reduce a man's bad habits. Results of a 19-year study following 200 at-risk boys found crime, tobacco, alcohol and drug used declined significantly once the boys became fathers
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Cervical Cancer Video: HPV Vaccine Can Greatly Reduce Cervical Cancers; Bypass After Mini-Stroke Does Not Reduce Stroke Risk; Targeting Brain Region May Improve Parkinson's
(November 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - The HPV ...
(November 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - The HPV vaccine can greatly reduce incidence of cervical cancer, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Studying nearly 20,000 women, researchers found that the vaccine was 93% effective at preventing the development of high-grade cervical precancers in healthy women, and 100% effective at preventing at preventing adenocarcinoma. From North Carolina - Patients who undergo a certain surgical procedure after a mini stroke do not have a reduced risk of stroke, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers randomized nearly 100 mini stroke patients to either EC-IC bypass surgery or medical therapy alone. Results showed that the operation did not reduce risk of stroke after two years. And finally, from London - A new report published in PLoS Biology finds that targeting an area of the brain can help improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Studying mice, researchers found that eliminating one neurotransmitter in the brain associated with Parkinson's increased dopamine production and consequently improved motor symptoms of the disease.
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Stroke Risk Factors Raise Risk of Cognitive Impairment; Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone Linked to Blood Clots; Depressed Dads May Cause Emotional Problems in Kids (Video)
(Novmeber 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Alabama - Stroke risk ...
(Novmeber 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Alabama - Stroke risk factors also increase likelihood of cognitive problems, according to a report published in Neurology. Studying over 30,000 individuals aged 45 and older, researchers found that left ventricular hypertrophy (a significant risk factor for stroke) raised risk of cognitive impairment by 30%, and that every 10 year increment in age raised risk twofold. ( From Israel - A certain type of birth control pill may raise risk of blood clots, according to a report published in CMAJ. Researchers reviewed data on over 320,000 women taking oral contraceptives, finding a significant increased risk for blood clots among those taking pills containing drospirenone. And finally, from New York - Research published in Pediatrics finds that children are more likely to demonstrate emotional problems if their father is depressed. Studying nearly 22,000 children aged 5-17, researchers found that children with depressed dads were 72% more likely to have emotional and behavioural problem
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BRCA Mutation In Family Does Not Increase Risk in Non-Carriers; Poor Pregnant Sleep Linked to Preterm Birth; Legalization of Medicinal Marijuana Has No Effect on Youth (Week in Review)
(Novmeber 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Women who ...
(Novmeber 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Women who do not have the BRCA mutation but have relatives who do are not at increased risk of breast cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Researchers studied over 3000 families, finding no elevated breast cancer risk for non-carriers of the genetic mutation who had family members who were carriers. From Pittsburgh - Poor sleep while pregnant may raise risk of preterm birth. In a study published in Sleep, researchers found that women who had sleep disruptions in the first and third trimesters were much more likely to deliver a child prior to full term. And finally, from Rhode Island - Legalization of medicinal marijuana does not appear to affect use among youth, according to a report presented at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting. Examining nearly 33,000 students, researchers found that Rhode Island's legalization of medical marijuana in 2006 did not adversely increase use among the youth
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DIY Test For Cervical Cancer Very Accurate; Exercise Reduces Effect of Fat Mass and Obesity Gene; Stroke Patients With Dementia May Not Return Home (Week in Review)
(November 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - A do-it-yourself ...
(November 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - A do-it-yourself test may dramatically improve cervical cancer screening, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers studied over 20,000 women, half of whom took a DIY screening test for cervical cancer while the other half had a smear test. Results showed that, not only was the DIY test preferred among women, but the test also detected 4x as many cervical cancers as the smear test. From the UK - Exercise can reduce the effects of the obesity gene, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Reviewing data on over 218,000 adults, researchers found that the effects of the fat mass and obesity associated gene was 1.2x less pronounced in individuals who were physically active. And finally, from Toronto - Dementia patients who suffer a stroke are less likely to return home afterwards, according to a report published in Neurology. Studying nearly 10,000 patients who suffered a stroke, researchers found that only 24% of those who had dementia returned home following the event, compared to 45% of those without dementia.
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COPD Video: No Link Between Vitamin D and COPD Attacks; New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Cystic Fibrosis; Mediterranean Diet Also Helps Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
(Novmeber 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Minneapolis - Research published ...
(Novmeber 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Minneapolis - Research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine finds no connection between low vitamin D levels and COPD exacerbations. Studying nearly 1000 COPD patients, researchers found that low vitamin D levels--common in those with severe COPD--did not increase risk of acute exacerbations. From Washington - A new drug may help improve symptoms of cystic fibrosis, according to a report published in the NEJM. Researchers randomized over 160 children with CF to either placebo or the drug ivacaftor. Results showed that the drug improved lung function after just two weeks, and that after 48 weeks, children taking invacaftor were 55% less likely to suffer an exacerbation. And finally, from Greece - The mediterranean diet can help reduce symptoms of sleep apnea, according to a report published in the European Respiratory Journal. Researchers studied nearly 40 obese sleep apnea patients, finding that those eating a mediterranean diet and exercising regularly had a reduced amount of sleep disturbances and abdominal fat
