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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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Preemies More Likely to Die Young; Most Common Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia Discovered; Beta Blockers Beneficial in Melanoma Patients (Video)
(September 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Preterm birth ...
(September 21, 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 Bethesda - A new report published in Neuron identifies the most common genetic basis for both ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Genetic analysis of patients with the neurodegenerative disorders revealed a mutation in chromosome 9p21. Researchers believe this mutation explains at least 33% of all familial cases of ALS and FTD in Europe. And finally, from Ohio - Beta blockers may prolong life in melanoma patients, according to a report published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Studying thousands of medical records, researchers found that melanoma patients who were taking beta-blockers to treat high blood pressure had lower mortality rates than patients not taking the drug.
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Heart Attack Video: Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk; Living Alone May Raise Likelihood of Dying From Alcohol; Diabetes Dramatically Increases Risk of Dementia
(September 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Pollution may ...
(September 20, 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 Finland - People who live alone are at increased risk of alcohol related death, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Researchers studied nearly 80% of all deaths in Finland from 2000-2007. They found that two thirds of alcohol related deaths occurred in people in lived alone. 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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Breast Cancer Video: Stress Linked to Aggressiveness of Breast Cancer; Scientists Inch Closer to HIV Vaccine; Strong Link Between Schizophrenia and Epilepsy
(September 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Stress may ...
(September 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Stress may be linked to degree of breast cancer aggressiveness, according to a report presented at the conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities. Researchers studied nearly 1000 breast cancer patients, finding that those who reported higher psychological stress also had tumours that were more aggressive. 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 Taiwan - A new report published in Epilepsia finds a strong connection between epilepsy and schizophrenia. Studying nearly 5200 schizophrenic patients and nearly 12,000 epileptics, researchers found that those with epilepsy were at 8x increased risk of developing schizophrenia and that those with schizophrenia were at nearly 6x increased risk of epilepsy
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Apples and Pears May Cut Stroke Risk in Half; Increasing Broccoli's Cancer Fighting Properties With Mustard; Fast Paced Kids Shows Affect Attention, Behavior (Week in Review)
(September 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Apples ...
(September 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Apples and pears may help prevent strokes, according to a report published in Stroke. Studying over 20,000 adults for 10 years, researchers found that those who consumed the most amount of fruits and vegetables with white flesh had 52% reduced risk of stroke. From Illinois - Adding spice to broccoli increases it's cancer fighting ability, according to a report published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Scientists discovered that adding spices that contain myrosinase--an enzyme found in mustard, horseradish or wasabi--to broccoli boosted the vegetable's cancer fighting power and ensured it would be absorbed in the digestive system. And finally, from Virginia - Fast paced television shows may affect learning and behaviour in young children, according to research published in Pediatrics. Researchers tested a group of 4 year old children after they had watched either a fast paced, fantastical show or a slower, more realistic one. Results showed that those who watched the faster paced show had severely compromised ability to pay attention and moderate their behaviour
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Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Heart Failure; 1 in 5 Canadians Has Metabolic Syndrome; One Diabetic Dies Every 7 Seconds (Week in Review)
(September 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Louisiana - Healthy living ...
(September 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Louisiana - Healthy living dramatically reduces risk of heart failure, according to a report published in Circulation: Heart Failure. Studying over 38,000 men and women, researchers found that four healthy lifestyle factors--not smoking, regular physical activity, vegetable consumption and normal weight-- reduced risk of heart failure by 70% in men and 81% in women From Manitoba - A new report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that a significant amount of Canadians have metabolic syndrome. Researchers studied national health data covering 96% of the Canadian population. They found that 1 in 5 Canadians have metabolic syndrome, with 35% of the population suffering from abdominal obesity. And finally, from Belgium - 4.6 million people will die from diabetes in 2011, according to research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting. Researchers from the International Diabetes Federation found that 366 million people worldwide have diabetes and that one is dying every 7 seconds from the condition.
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Analysis Highlights Alarming Breast Cancer Facts; Testosterone Levels Drop in New Fathers; Lifelong Musicians Less Likely to Suffer Age-Related Hearing Loss (Video)
(September 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - A global ...
(September 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - A global analysis published in the Lancet highlights some alarming facts regarding breast cancer. Researchers found that prevalence of breast cancer has doubled in the past 30 years, from 641,000 in 1980 to 1.6 million in 2010. They also found that, in some developing countries, almost 40% of all breast cancer deaths occurred in women of reproductive age. From Chicago - Testosterone levels drop in men once they become fathers, according to a report published in in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Studying 600 men for five years, researchers found that men saw their testosterone levels drop by 34% after the birth of their first child. And finally, from Toronto - Lifelong musicians may be less likely to lose their hearing as they age than non-musicians, according to a report published in Psychology and Aging. Researchers conducted auditory assessments on 74 musicians to 89 non-musicians, finding that 70 year old lifelong musicians had hearing equal to that of a 50 year old non-musician.
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Stroke Video: Apples and Pears May Help Prevent Stroke; Targeting Cholesterol May Slow Deadly Brain Cancer; 4.6 Million People Worldwide Will Die From Diabetes in 2011
(September 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Apples ...
(September 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Apples and pears may help prevent strokes, according to a report published in Stroke. Studying over 20,000 adults for 10 years, researchers found that those who consumed the most amount of fruits and vegetables with white flesh had 52% reduced risk of stroke. From California - Lowering cholesterol may help slow one of the most deadly forms of cancer, according to a report published in Cancer Discovery. Scientists discovered that the brain cancer glioblastoma needs a significant amount of cholesterol to grow, suggesting that cholesterol lowering agents may be able to interrupt the tumour's growth supply. And finally, from Belgium - 4.6 million people will die from diabetes in 2011, according to research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting. Researchers from the International Diabetes Federation found that 366 million people worldwide have diabetes and that one is dying every 7 seconds from the condition.
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Adding Spice to Broccoli Increases Its Cancer Fighting Ability (Video)
(September 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Combining broccoli with spicy foods ...
(September 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Combining broccoli with spicy foods containing an enzyme known as myrosinase means these foods will work synergistically in the body to boost production of cancer-fighting compounds, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Nutrition. Foods combinations that may work synergistically to provide extra health benefits when eaten together include: • Vegetables plus a food high in “healthy” fats, such as avocado • Broccoli and tomatoes • Combinations of foods containing the B vitamins folic acid, B-6, and B-12, such as lentils and fish The cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane is produced when a substance known as glucoraphanin, or GRP, is broken down by the enzyme myrosinase. Broccoli is high in GRP and many spicy foods, including broccoli sprouts, watercress, mustard, and horseradish are high in myrosinase. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tested the potential synergetic activity of foods containing both GRP and myrosinase by asking four participants to eat four meals, each one week apart. All the meals were made up of dry cereal and yogurt. Added to this was broccoli powder, fresh broccoli sprouts, both foods, or neither. Following each meal the investigators measured the participants’ blood and urine for evidence of sulforaphane. A metabolite of sulforaphane was found in the urine of participants following meals containing powdered broccoli, sprouts, or both, but the concentration was highest when both foods were eaten together. In addition, analysis of blood and urine revealed that sulforaphane was produced more quickly in the body when the foods were eaten together rather than on their own. This is important because the sooner the compound is produced, the easier it is for the body to absorb it. Today’s research demonstrates how strategic combinations of certain foods can produce a synergistic reaction that boosts both of their healthy attributes.
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Kidney Cancer Video: NSAIDs May Be Associated With Renal Cell Cancer; 20% of Canadians Have Metabolic Syndrome; Fast Paced TV Shows May Affect Child's Learning, Behavior
(September 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Long term ...
(September 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Long term NSAID use may be associated with raised risk of kidney cancer, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying over 125,000 adults, researchers found that use of NSAIDs for 10 or more years resulted in a 3x increase in relative risk of developing renal cell cancer--the most common type of kidney cancer. From Manitoba - A new report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that a significant amount of Canadians have metabolic syndrome. Researchers studied national health data covering 96% of the Canadian population. They found that 1 in 5 Canadians have metabolic syndrome, with 35% of the population suffering from abdominal obesity. And finally, from Virginia - Fast paced television shows may affect learning and behaviour in young children, according to research published in Pediatrics. Researchers tested a group of 4 year old children after they had watched either a fast paced, fantastical show or a slower, more realistic one. Results showed that those who watched the faster paced show had severely compromised ability to pay attention and moderate their behaviour
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Loss of Child Increases Parent's Risk of Dying; Menopause Not Linked to Heart Disease Fatalities; Cost of Colds on US Economy (Week in Review)
(September 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Losing ...
(September 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Losing a child in the first year of life greatly increases a parent's risk of death, according to a new report published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. Researchers studied death registrations from Scotland, England and Wales. They found that parents in Scotland whose child died in the first year of life were 1.5x more likely to die within 15 years, while similarly bereaved mothers in England and Wales were at 4x increased risk. From Baltimore - Menopause does not raise risk of dying from heart disease, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Studying individuals born between 1916 and 1945, researchers found no association between menopause and risk of fatal heart disease.The researchers argue that rising death rates as women age are due to the effects of aging itself.?? And finally, from Kingston - A new report from Queen's University examines the tremendous costs that colds have on the US economy. Results of a meta-analysis examining over 80 clinical trials found that over 80% of US workers go to work rather than calling in sick with a cold, and the consequent drop in productivity in addition to doctor visits and medications can cost as much as $40 billion/year.
