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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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Acute Care Surgery Service In ER Speeds Decision Making, Inflammation Pathway in Asthma, Hand Hygiene Reduces School Absenteeism (Week in Review)
(Aug 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - Two articles ...
(Aug 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - Two articles in the journal Cancer find that smoking right after waking up in the morning is associated with an increased risk of lung and head and neck cancers. (Aug 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - A report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons finds that the use of an acute care surgery service in emergency departments can reduce the time it takes to make a decision about surgery by 15%. In a subgroup of appendicitis cases, researchers found a reduction in decision time of 30%. The researchers also found a 20% decrease when measuring emergency department overcrowding when using this service. From Pittsburg, a molecular pathway tied to increased mucus production and inflammation has been identified in asthma patients. The research, published in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals how epithelial cells in asthmatic patients differ from those who do not suffer from the disease, and offers the potential for novel treatment strategies. And finally, from Denmark - A new report published in the American Journal of Infection Control finds that increasing hand hygiene in elementary schools can decrease student absenteeism. Students were taught about proper hand hygiene and asked to use an ethanol gel 3 times a day. Comparing attendance from the study period, to the same period in the previous year there was a 66% decrease in the number of students who were absent for 4 or more days, and a 20% increase in children with zero absences
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Smoking Women at Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, High Levels of Banned Fire Retardants in Californian Women, Less Invasive Technique for managing Thyroid Tumors (Video)
(Aug 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The ...
(Aug 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The risk of developing coronary artery disease associated with smoking is 25% higher for women than men. Published online by The Lancet, the researcher note that this difference is more likely due to physiological differences, rather than cultural or behavioural differences between the sexes From California - In an article published in the journal "Environmental Science and Technology", researchers have found very high levels of certain banned fire retardants in 2nd trimester pregnant women in California. These compounds are linked to neurodevelopment problems in children and have been banned since the 70s. From Chicago - Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital have developed a new approach to performing biopsies on, and removing thyroid tumours. Previous surgeries would use an incision across the front of the neck, leaving a scar. The new technique enters through the underarm using 3D cameras, leaving no visible scar. Also, the scientists note that there are fewer nerve endings in the underarm area, so there is less pain after the surgery.
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Inflammantion Pathway in Asthma, Broad Spectrum Flu Antibody, Resistance Training May Help Smokers Quit
(Aug 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburg, a molecular pathway ...
(Aug 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburg, a molecular pathway tied to increased mucus production and inflammation has been identified in asthma patients. The research, published in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals how epithelial cells in asthmatic patients differ from those who do not suffer from the disease, and offers the potential for novel treatment strategies. From Boston, In research also published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have discovered a human anti-body capable of recognizing many different flu strains. Unlike many vaccines which are either once-in-a-lifetime or require a booster shot every so many years, flu vaccines are typically redesigned and re-administered on an annual basis on account of the virus’s ability to change substantially from year-to-year. The current discovery offers insight into how we might create vaccines which stimulate antibodies capable of recognizing a broader range of flu virus strains. From Providence - Resistance training may not only help smokers quit, but may also help them stay smoke free. Published in the journal "Nicotine & Tobacco Research", those who participated 2 , 60 minute resistance training sessions per week, for 12 weeks, were twice as likely quit smoking than the control group. After three months the resistance training group was also twice as likely to have maintained their non-smoking lifestyle.
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Acute Care Surgery Service In ER Speeds Decision Making, Cardiac Catheterization Use Varies By Hospital (Video)
(Aug 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - A report ...
(Aug 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - A report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons finds that the use of an acute care surgery service in emergency departments can reduce the time it takes to make a decision about surgery by 15%. In a subgroup of appendicitis cases, researchers found a reduction in decision time of 30%. The researchers also found a 20% decrease when measuring emergency department overcrowding when using this service. And finally, from North Carolina - A report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that hospitals in the US vary greatly in their use of cardiac catheterization, an invasive procedure, to find obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Some hospitals found CAD 100% of the time when a patient underwent the procedure, other hospitals were as low as 23%. The researchers discovered that the hospitals with the low rates of finding CAD were more likely to perform the procedure on younger patients as well as those with lower risk of the disease.
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Smoking Soon After Waking Increases Cancer Risk, Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Dementia, Hand Hygiene Reduces School Absenteeism
(Aug 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - Two articles ...
(Aug 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - Two articles in the journal Cancer find that smoking right after waking up in the morning is associated with an increased risk of lung and head and neck cancers. When compared to people who had their first cigarette after 60 minutes, those who started smoking within 30 minutes were 1.79 times more likely to develop lung cancer, and1.59 times more likely to develop head and neck cancer. From Seattle - Atrial fibrillation, a common cause of abnormal heart rhythms, may be associated with developing dementia. The research, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, followed over 3000 people for an average 7 years, researchers found that those with atrial fibrillation had a 40-50% increased risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's. And finally, from Denmark - A new report published in the American Journal of Infection Control finds that increasing hand hygiene in elementary schools can decrease student absenteeism. Students were taught about proper hand hygiene and asked to use an ethanol gel 3 times a day. Comparing attendance from the study period, to the same period in the previous year there was a 66% decrease in the number of students who were absent for 4 or more days, and a 20% increase in children with zero absences,
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Urine Test Helps Prostate Cancer Screening, Per Physician Costs Higher in US than Canada, Anti-psychotics May Not Reduce PTSD Symptoms Among Veterans (Week in Review)
(August 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A urine ...
(August 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A urine test may be able to detect early prostate cancer, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. In a study of over 1300 men., researchers found that a urine test that that measures the presence of a genetic anomaly occurring in nearly 50% of all prostate cancers significantly improved screening From New York - American physicians spend much more time and money on health insurance costs than Canadian physicians, according to a report published in Health Affairs. Researchers found that American per-physician costs averaged nearly $83,000 annually, while Canadian per-physician costs averaged just over $22,000. As well, American nurses and medical staff spent roughly 21 hours a week on administrative duties while Canadians spent only 2.5 hours a week. And finally, from Connecticut - A new report published in JAMA finds that antipsychotics do not appear effective at reducing PTSD symptoms among military veterans, . Researchers randomized nearly 300 veterans suffering from PTSD to an antipsychotic or placebo. After six month follow up, results showed that the antipsychotic was no better than placebo at reducing symptoms of PTSD
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Even A Little Exercise Good for the Heart, Scientists Map Oligodendroglioma, Childhood Issues Linked to Health Problems in Adulthood (Week in Review)
(August 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Even a ...
(August 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Even a small amount of exercise reduces risk of heart disease, according to a report published in Circulation. Results of a meta-analysis examining over 3000 studies found that even just 150 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity a week reduced risk of heart disease by 14%, while the more time spent exercising reduced risk even further. From Baltimore - Scientists have mapped the genes of the second most common form of brain cancer, according to a report published in Science. Researchers studied over 30 tissue samples of oligodendroglioma, finding two particular genetic mutations that must be present for the cancer to develop. And finally, from New Zealand - Childhood adversity may be connected to health problems in adulthood, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Studying over 18,000 adults, researchers found that three or more adversities experienced in childhood (such as sexual abuse, maltreatment and family violence) was associated with increased risk of developing a wide variety of physical conditions later in life.
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Urine Test Improves Prostate Cancer Screening, Vitamin D and Risk of Breast Cancer in African Americans, Childhood Adversity Raises Risk of Adulthood Health Problems (Video)
(August 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A urine ...
(August 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A urine test may be able to detect early prostate cancer, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. In a study of over 1300 men, researchers found that a urine test that that measures the presence of a genetic anomaly occurring in nearly 50% of all prostate cancers significantly improved screening From Florida - A new report presented at the Era of Hope conference finds that low levels of vitamin D raises risk of breast cancer in African American women. Researchers found that each 10 ng/mL increase in vitamin D was associated with a 64% reduced risk of triple negative breast cancer, and that African American women were nearly 6x more likely than European American women to have severe vitamin D deficiency. And finally, from New Zealand - Childhood adversity may be connected to health problems in adulthood, according to a report published in tArchives of General Psychiatry. he Studying over 18,000 adults, researchers found that three or more adversities experienced in childhood (such as sexual abuse, maltreatment and family violence) was associated with increased risk of developing a wide variety of physical conditions later in life.
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Brain Cancer Video: Scientists Map Genetics of Common Brain Cancer, American Per-Physician Costs Much More than Canadian's, Lowering Heart Failure Risk in Chemo Patients
(August 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Scientists have ...
(August 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Scientists have mapped the genes of the second most common form of brain cancer, according to a report published in Science. Researchers studied over 30 tissue samples of oligodendroglioma, finding two particular genetic mutations that must be present for the cancer to develop. From New York - American physicians spend much more time and money on health insurance costs than Canadian physicians, according to a report published in Health Affairs. Researchers found that American per-physician costs averaged nearly $83,000 annually, while Canadian per-physician costs averaged just over $22,000. As well, American nurses and medical staff spent roughly 21 hours a week on administrative duties while Canadians spent only 2.5 hours a week. And finally, from Germany - A new report published in Cell Stem Cell finds that a hormone may lower risk of heart failure in chemotherapy patients. Studying mice, researchers found that low doses of erythropoietin ensured that cardiac stem cells functioned properly, reducing risk of heart failure.
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Every Bit of Exercise Helps Reduce Heart Disease, Gender Based Violence Linked to Mood and Mental Health Disorders in Women, Anti-psychotics Ineffective for PTSD (Video)
(August 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Even a ...
(August 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Even a small amount of exercise reduces risk of heart disease, according to a report published in Circulation. Results of a meta-analysis examining over 3000 studies found that even just 150 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity a week reduced risk of heart disease by 14%, while the more time spent exercising reduced risk even further. From Australia - Gender based violence greatly increases risk of a wide variety of disorders in women, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers studied over 4400 women, finding that those exposed to gender based violence such as rape, sexual assault and intimate partner violence, were much more likely to suffer mental health disorders, mood disorders and substance abuse problems. And finally, from Connecticut - A new report published in JAMA finds that antipsychotics do not appear effective at reducing PTSD symptoms among military veterans, . Researchers randomized nearly 300 veterans suffering from PTSD to an antipsychotic or placebo. After six month follow up, results showed that the antipsychotic was no better than placebo at reducing symptoms of PTSD
