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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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Loss of Smell May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease; Moderate Drinking May Reduce Asthma Risk; Stimulants for ADHD on the Rise (Week in Review)
(October 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - An early ...
(October 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - An early sign of Alzheimer's disease may be loss of smell, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers found that mice genetically engineered to have a rare familial form of Alzheimer's had 4x the amount of death of their olfactory cells, even in the absence of amyloid plaques From Denmark - Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of asthma, according to a report presented at the European Respiratory Society's annual congress. Researchers studied nearly 20,000 twins for 8 years, finding that those who drank 1-6 units of alcohol a week had the lowest risk of developing asthma, while those who drank rarely or never had a 1.4x increased risk and heavy drinkers had a 1.2x increased risk And finally, from Maryland - A new report published in the American Journal of Psychiatry finds a rise in the use of stimulant treatment for ADHD. Researchers found that use of prescribed stimulant rose 3.4% a year from 1996-2008. They also found that prescription use was highest among children ages 6-12.
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Alcohol Weakens Immune Response to Viral Infections; Oral Steroids Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency; Going to Bed Early and Waking Up Early Reduces Risk of Obesity in Kids (Video)
(September 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Alcohol weakens ...
(September 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Alcohol weakens the body's ability to fight viral infections, according to a report published in BMC Immunology. Researchers examined blood samples from a group of healthy volunteers, and found that alcohol consumption increased inflammation and also decreased the body's anti-viral immune response. From New York - Research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism finds a strong association between oral steroids and vitamin D deficiency. Studying over 31,000 children and adults, researchers found that those who were taking oral steroids were at a twofold increased risk of severe vitamin D deficiency. And finally, from Australia - Children who go to bed early and wake up early are much less likely to be obese, according to a report published in SLEEP. Researchers studied over 2000 children aged 9-16 and found that those who stayed up late and woke up late had a 1.5x increased risk of being obese, and 2.9x more likely to be physically inactive.
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Diabetes Video: New Genes Linked to Type 1 Diabetes; Heart's Backup Vessels May Reduce Heart Disease Deaths; Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure Raises Risk of Stroke
(September 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published ...
(September 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published in PLoS Genetics finds new genes that may be associated with type 1 diabetes. Results of a meta-analysis covering 6 studies and over 25,000 individuals found that three novel genetic mutations associated with type 1 diabetes that were not previously considered revelant. From London - A new report published in the European Heart Journal describes a natural process that reduces risk of dying from heart disease. Researchers found that the heart has small vessels (known as coronary collaterals) that channel blood flow to the heart in case of significant blockage in the main arteries. Results of a meta-analysis found that people with lots of these vessels had a 36% reduced risk of dying from heart disease. And finally, from California - Slightly elevated blood pressure may raise risk of stroke, according to a report published in Neurology. Examining over 518,000 adults who took part in 12 different studies, researchers found that individuals with systolic BP between 120-139 mmHg or diastolic BP between 80-89 mmHg had a 50% increased risk of stroke.
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Heart Attack Video: EKG Anomaly May Predict Heart Attack Death; Diabetics Benefit Greatly From Regular Doctor Visits; Stimulants for ADHD on the Rise
(September 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - New research ...
(September 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - New research published in Science Translational Medicine identifies EKG anomalies that may help predict who is at risk of dying from a heart attack. Researchers sifted through 24-hour continuous EKGs from over 4500 heart attack patients. They found that most of the patients who died had similar patterns in their EKGs that was previously considered to be undetectable noise. From Boston - Diabetic patients benefit greatly from frequent doctor visits, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying records on over 26,000 type 2 diabetic patients, researchers found that those who visited their doctor the most were able to reach their blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure treatment goals sooner. (brig) And finally, from Maryland - A new report published in the American Journal of Psychiatry finds a rise in the use of stimulant treatment for ADHD. Researchers found that use of prescribed stimulant rose 3.4% a year from 1996-2008. They also found that prescription use was highest among children ages 6-12.
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Alzheimer's Disease Video: Loss of Smell May Signal Alzheimer's; Livestock Farms May Raise Risk of Asthma, COPD Exacerbation; High Blood Pressure Connected to Risk of Cancer
(September 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - An early ...
(September 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - An early sign of Alzheimer's disease may be loss of smell, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers found that mice genetically engineered to have a rare familial form of Alzheimer's had 4x the amount of death of their olfactory cells, even in the absence of amyloid plaques. From the Netherlands - Livestock farms may pose health risks to nearby asthma and COPD patients, according to a report presented at the European Respiratory Society's annual congress. Studying medical records on over 200,000 patients, researchers found that areas with many livestock farms had twice as many asthma and COPD exacerbations than areas with few livestock farms. And finally, from the UK - Research presented at the European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress finds that high blood pressure may raise risk of developing and dying from cancer. Researchers studied nearly 600,000 men and women for 12 years. They found that men with higher than normal blood pressure had 10-20% increased risk of cancer and 49% increased risk of dying from the disease, while hypertensive women were also more likely to develop cancer and 24% more likely to die from it.
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Moderate Drinking May Lower Asthma Risk; Certain Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancers; Childless Men More Likely to Die From Heart Disease (Video)
(September 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Moderate alcohol ...
(September 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Moderate alcohol consumption may lower risk of asthma, according to a report presented at the European Respiratory Society's annual congress. Researchers studied nearly 20,000 twins for 8 years, finding that those who drank 1-6 units of alcohol a week had the lowest risk of developing asthma, while those who drank rarely or never had a 1.4x increased risk and heavy drinkers had a 1.2x increased risk. From Australia - Research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association finds that some fruits and vegetables reduce specific types of colorectal cancer. Comparing over 900 colorectal patients to 1000 healthy controls, researchers found that consumption of brassica vegetables (such as broccoli and cauliflower) reduced risk of proximal colon cancer, while consumption dark yellow vegetables and apples reduced risk of distal colon cancer. And finally, from California - Childless men are more likely to die from heart disease than fathers, according to a report published in Human Reproduction. Studying over 130,000 men for 10 years, researchers found that childless men had about a 17% increased risk of dying from heart disease, when compared to men who were fathers
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Premature Babies At Risk of Dying Young; Blood Test for Heart Attack Diagnosis May Be Imminent; Diabetes Doubles Risk of Dementia (Week in Review)
(September 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Preterm birth ...
(September 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Preterm birth raises risk of death in early childhood and young adulthood, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers studied nearly 675,000 individuals born between 1973-1979. They found that those born prior to 37 weeks gestation had an increased risk of dying from ages 1-5 and 18-36. From Chicago - Scientists may be close to a new blood test for heart attack diagnosis, according to a report published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. Researchers discovered that a large protein is released into the blood following a heart attack, an aspect that may increase the efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing the event. And finally, from Japan - Diabetes dramatically raises risk of dementia, according to a report published in Neurology. 11 year follow up of 1017 individuals revealed that diabetic patients were at 2x increased risk of developing dementia.
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Pollution From Traffic Linked to Heart Attack Risk; Scientists Inch Closer to HIV Vaccine; Rotavirus Vaccine Reduces Hospitalizations in Young Children (Week in Review)
(September 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Pollution may ...
(September 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Pollution may raise risk of heart attack, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers examined nearly 80,000 heart attack cases and the hourly pollution exposure of each patient. Results showed that elevated levels of pollution raised risk of heart attack for up to 6 hours following exposure. From London - Research published in Blood takes scientists one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV. Scientists discovered that HIV tricks the immune system i not overreacting, thereby weakening itself. They also found that removing cholesterol from the virus' membrane prevented HIV from triggering this innate response. And finally, from Atlanta - The rotavirus vaccine drastically reduces hospital admissions in children under 5, according to a report published in NEJM. Researchers found that routine rotavirus vaccination reduced diarrhea related hospitalizations in children under 5 by 33% in 2007-2008 and 25% in 2008-2009
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Quitting Smoking Can Boost Memory; Depression Linked to Stroke Risk; Low Socioeconomic Status Increases Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalization Among Women (Video)
(September 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From England - Research published ...
(September 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From England - Research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence finds that quitting smoking can improve memory. Studying 69 individuals, researchers found that those who had quit smoking for over 2 years scored 25% better on memory tests than current smokers, while those who had never smoked scored 37% better than both groups. From Boston - Depression raises risk of stroke, according to a report published in JAMA. Results of a meta-analysis covering 30 studies and over 300,000 patients showed that depression increased risk of stroke by 45%. And finally, from Los Angeles - Low socioeconomic status increases the likelihood of being hospitalized for heart failure, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In a study of over 26,000 healthy postmenopausal women, researchers found that those who made less than $20,000/year had 56% increased risk of heart failure hospitalization, while those who had less than a high school education had a 21% increased risk.
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Heart Attack Video: Possible New Blood Test for Heart Attack; Cardiac Rehab Benefits Stroke Patients; Rotavirus Vaccine Greatly Reduces Hospitalizations in Kids
(September 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Scientists may ...
(September 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Scientists may be close to a new blood test for heart attack diagnosis, according to a report published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. Researchers discovered that a large protein is released into the blood following a heart attack, an aspect that may increase the efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing the event. From London - Research published in Stroke finds that cardiac rehab may also benefit stroke patients. Studying 100 patients who suffered either a stroke or a mini-stroke, researchers found that cardiac rehab significantly lowered patient's risk profile by reducing cholesterol, triglycerides, BMI, and blood pressure. And finally, from Atlanta - The rotavirus vaccine drastically reduces hospital admissions in children under 5, according to a report published in NEJM. Researchers found that routine rotavirus vaccination reduced diarrhea related hospitalizations in children under 5 by 33% in 2007-2008 and 25% in 2008-2009
