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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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Genes Linked to Heart Attack More Important than Stroke, Fructose Linked to Heart Disease Risk Factors, Cell Phones Not Linked to Brain Cancer in Adolescents (Week in Review)
(July 31 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - Genetics factor ...
(July 31 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - Genetics factor more into one's risk of heart attack than stroke, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics. Researchers studied over 900 individuals with acute heart ailments, over 1000 individuals who suffered an acute cerebral event, as well as the families of each patient. They found that family history was a much stronger predictor of heart attack than it was for stroke. From California - Fructose consumption may raise risk of heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers studied nearly 50 adults whose daily calorie consumption was 25% glucose, fructose, or high fructose corn syrup. After two weeks, researchers found that consumption of fructose or fructose corn syrup increased LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein-B--all risk factors for heart disease. And finally, from Switzerland - Cell phones do not raise risk of brain cancer in children and adolescents, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers examined over 350 adolescent brain cancer patients and over 600 controls, finding no statistically significant increased risk for those who reported using a cell phone.
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Methamphetamine Use Linked to Parkinson's Disease, Livestock Farm Living May Raise Blood Cancer Risk, Muscle Mass Connected to Insulin Sensitivity (Week in Review)
(July 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto- Methamphetamine use significantly ...
(July 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto- Methamphetamine use significantly raises risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a report released by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Researchers studied nearly 300,000 hospital records from California, where methamphetamine use is prevalent. They found that individuals admitted to hospital for methamphetamine related disorders had 76% increased risk of developing Parkinson's later in life. From New Zealand - Growing up on a farm with livestock may raise risk of blood cancer, according to a report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Studying over 110,000 death certificates, researchers found that individuals who had grown up on a livestock farm were at 22% increased risk of developing blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, leukaemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. And finally, from California - More muscle mass may lower risk of insulin resistance (pre-diabetes), according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Studying over 13,600 individuals, researchers found that increased muscle mass was linked to better insulin sensitivity and a reduced risk of pre-diabetes
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Stroke Video: Traumatic Brain Injury Drastically Raises Risk of Stroke, Introducing Maspin to Cancer Nucleus May Prevent Metastasis, Pregnancy Related Strokes Rising Dramatically
(July 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Traumatic brain ...
(July 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Traumatic brain injuries drastically raise risk of stroke, according to a report published in Stroke. Comparing over 23,000 TBI patients to nearly 70,000 controls, researchers found that a TBI increased risk of stroke tenfold in the first three months following injury. From London - Research published in Laboratory Investigation identifies a novel approach to fighting cancer spread. Scientists tested two aggressive cancer cells in the laboratory, and found that introduction of the cellular protein maspin into the cancer cell's nucleus significantly slowed growth and metastasis. And finally, from Atlanta - A new report published in Stroke finds a dramatic increase in pregnancy related stroke hospitalizations. Researchers studied women who were pregnant or had just given birth, finding a 54% increase in hospitalizations for stroke from 1994-2007.
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Heart Disease Video: Fructose Linked to Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Tamoxifen for 5 Years Improves Survival in Breast Cancer Patients, Muscle Mass Reduces Risk of Pre-Diabetes
(July 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Fructose consumption ...
(July 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Fructose consumption may raise risk of heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers studied nearly 50 adults whose daily calorie consumption was 25% glucose, fructose, or high fructose corn syrup. After two weeks, researchers found that consumption of fructose or fructose corn syrup increased LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein-B--all risk factors for heart disease. From Oxford - 5 year tamoxifen therapy greatly improves survival for most breast cancer patients, according to a report published in the Lancet. Results of a meta-analysis covering over 20,000 breast cancer patients found that full compliance with a 5 year tamoxifen regimen reduced long term risk of death by at least 33%. And finally, from California - More muscle mass may lower risk of insulin resistance (pre-diabetes), according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Studying over 13,600 individuals, researchers found that increased muscle mass was linked to better insulin sensitivity and a reduced risk of pre-diabetes
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Cancer Video: Breast Density Linked to Risk of Breast Cancer, Livestock Living May Raise Risk of Blood Cancer, Cell Phones Do Not Raise Brain Cancer Risk in Kids
(July 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Breast density ...
(July 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Breast density raises risk of aggressive breast cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers compared mammography's of over 1000 breast cancer patients to nearly 1800 controls. They found that women with dense breasts were at increased risk of breast cancer as well as more aggressive forms of the disease. From New Zealand - Growing up on a farm with livestock may raise risk of blood cancer, according to a report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Studying over 110,000 death certificates, researchers found that individuals who had grown up on a livestock farm were at 22% increased risk of developing blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, leukaemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. And finally, from Switzerland - Cell phones do not raise risk of brain cancer in children and adolescents, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers examined over 350 adolescent brain cancer patients and over 600 controls, finding no statistically significant increased risk for those who reported using a cell phone.
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Genetics Determine Heart Attack More than Stroke, Methamphetamine Use Linked to Parkinson's Disease, No Difference Between Total and Sentinel Lymph Node Removal (Video)
(July 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - Genetics factor ...
(July 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - Genetics factor more into one's risk of heart attack than stroke, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics. Researchers studied over 900 individuals with acute heart ailments, over 1000 individuals who suffered an acute cerebral event, as well as the families of each patient. They found that family history was a much stronger predictor of heart attack than it was for stroke. From Toronto- Methamphetamine use significantly raises risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a report released by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Researchers studied nearly 300,000 hospital records from California, where methamphetamine use is prevalent. They found that individuals admitted to hospital for methamphetamine related disorders had 76% increased risk of developing Parkinson's later in life. And finally, from Los Angeles - Early stage breast cancer patients may not need to undergo total lymph node removal, according to a report published in JAMA . Researchers studied over 5200 women, finding no survival differences in women who underwent total lymph node removal and those who only had the sentinel lymph node removed
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Diabetes Video: Blood Glucose Test Helps Predict Heart Disease in Diabetics, Crossing the Street Not As Easy for Kids with ADHD, Falling May Signal Alzheimer's Disease
(July 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Blood glucose ...
(July 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Blood glucose measurements help predict risk of heart disease in diabetic patients, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying over 35,000 men and women, researchers found that measuring hemoglobin A1C levels in those who had diabetes greatly improved heart disease risk predictions. From Alabama - A new report published in Pediatrics finds that children with ADHD are less adept at crossing the street safely. Researchers studied nearly 80 children, half of whom had ADHD. They found that while the children with ADHD stopped and looked both ways before crossing the street, they were more likely to cross when there was little spare time to do so. And finally, from St. Louis - Frequent falls may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, according to a report presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. Studying brain scans of over 125 older individuals, researchers found that those who had higher levels of amyloid plaques had over 2x increased risk of falls
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Height May Raise Risk of Cancer, Surgeon's Civility Improves Patient Care in Many Ways, Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline (Week in Review)
(July 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Taller ...
(July 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Taller women may be at raised risk of cancer, according to a report published in in the Lancet Oncology. Studying over 1 million women for nearly 10 years, researchers found that risk of cancer raised approximately 16% for every 4 inch increase in height From California - A commentary published in the Archives of Surgery finds that a surgeon's civility can greatly improve patient care. Researchers found a correlation between a surgeon's civility in the operating room and fewer post-operative complications. They also found that two thirds of nurses and pharmacists avoid confrontation with difficult physicians, even when they disagree with their choice of medication, an aspect that greatly affects patient care. And finally, from France - Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds an association between physical activity and cognitive function. Studying nearly 3000 women for over 5 years, researchers found that as energy expenditure increased, likelihood of cognitive decline decreased.
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Erlotinib Greatly Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients, Mothers Who Work Early in Child's Life Do Not Affect Their Development, Belly Fat Linked to Heart Disease in Obese (Video)
(July 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Erlotinib greatly ...
(July 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Erlotinib greatly improves survival in most lung cancer patients, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Studying 165 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, researchers found that the drug erlotinib nearly tripled progression free survival when compared to chemotherapy. From the UK - A new report released by the Economic and Social Research Council examines the effect working mothers have on their children. Using data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, researchers found that a mother working early in her child's life caused no noticeable detriment to the child's emotional or social development. And finally, from Sweden - Belly fat may predict risk of heart disease in obese individuals, according to a report published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. Researchers studied nearly 40 men, 28 of whom were obese. They found that elevated levels of liver and belly fat in the obese men increased risk of heart disease .
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Stroke Video: Optimism May Decrease Risk of Stroke, Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Asthma in Children, Atherosclerosis' Association With Cognitive Impairment
(July 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - Optimists may ...
(July 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - Optimists may be at reduced risk of stroke, according to a report published in Stroke. Studying over 6000 adults over the age of 50 for two years, researchers found that each one point increase in an optimism scale reduced an individual's risk of stroke by 9%. From the Netherlands - Breastfeeding may lower risk of children developing asthma, according to a report published in the European Respiratory Journal. Researchers examined data on more than 5000 children, finding that those who were never fed breast milk had 1.4x increased risk of wheezing and 1.5x increased risk of persistent phlegm, when compared to children who were only fed breast milk for up to 6 months. And finally, from Chicago - Atherosclerosis is also associated with dementia, according to a scientific statement published in Stroke. Researchers found that plaque build-up in the arteries can reduce blood flow to the brain, causing cerebrovascular disease and vascular cognitive impairment. Researchers believe this dementia may be the most common form seen in older individuals.
