Insidermedicine Daily News (Video)

Cancer Video: Tall Women May Be At Raised Risk of Cancer, Inherited Alzheimer's Can Be Detected Decades Before Symptoms Start, Maternal Smoking Linked to Heart Disease

(July 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Taller ...

(July 20, 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 Paris - Inherited Alzheimer's disease may be detectable up to 20 years before memory problems even begin, according to a report presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. Researchers studied nearly 200 individuals who carry a rare genetic mutation that predisposes them to Alzheimer's. They detected brain changes in the individuals up to 20 years before their expected onset of symptoms. And finally, from California - Scientists have found more evidence linking maternal smoking to heart disease later in life, according to a report published in the British Journal of Pharmacology. Results of animal study found that nicotine while pregnant resulted in higher blood pressure and blood vessel changes in the offspring, aspects that raise risk of heart disease.

Heart Attack Video: Married Men Seek Care for Heart Attack Sooner, Civility from Surgeon Improves Patient Care and Outcomes, Milk and Soy Protein Supplement May Lower Blood Pressure

(July 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Married men ...

(July 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Married men seek care for heart attacks sooner than men who are single, according to a report published in CMAJ. Studying over 4400 heart attack patients, researchers found that 75% of married men arrived at the hospital within 6 hours of symptom onset, compared to 68% of single men, 69% of divorced men and 71% of widowed men. 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 New Orleans - Milk and soy protein supplements may lower blood pressure, according to a repot published in Circulation. Randomizing over 300 adults to either milk, soy or refined carbohydrate dietary supplements, researchers found that both the milk and soy supplements reduced systolic blood pressure when compared to the carb supplement

Alcohol Guidelines Fail to Account For Cancer Risk, Treating Early Stage Prostate Cancer with Hormone Replacement, Secondhand Smoke Linked to ADHD (Week in Review)

(July 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From France - Research published ...

(July 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From France - Research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that current alcohol consumption guidelines do not do enough to prevent cancer. Researchers believe that current guidelines focus too much on the short term effects of alcohol consumption, and do not take into account the long term association between alcohol and cancer. The researchers argue that guidelines need to be reviewed and reformed to adequately address this risk. From Philadelphia - A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a new approach to treating early stage prostate cancer. Studying nearly 2000 men with low-intermediate risk prostate cancer for over 9 years, researchers found that treatment with short term hormone therapy in combination with radiation therapy raised 10 year survival rate from 57% to 62%. And finally, from Boston - Secondhand smoke exposure may raise risk of childhood learning disorders, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers studied over 55,000 children under 12 years of age, finding that those exposed to secondhand smoke had 50% increased risk of neurobehavioral disorders such as ADHD.

Cancer Video: Predicting Melanoma Spread May Be Possible, Bariatric Surgery Cost Effective Vs. Costs of Obesity, Coffee and Tea May Lower MRSA Risk

(July 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new ...

(July 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new report published in Cancer Cell identifies a gene that may predict melanoma metastases. Researchers studied two types of mice, one whose melanoma never spreads and the other whose melanoma always spreads. They found that early stage tumours contained six genes that promote both cancer development and metastasis. From St. Louis - Bariatric surgery is cost effective for all degrees of obese individuals, according to a report published in Maturitas. Results of a meta-analysis found that expanding the amount of obese individuals allowed to undergo weight loss surgery to include the mildly obese would be more cost-effective than enduring the lifelong healthcare costs associated with obesity. And finally, from South Carolina - Coffee and tea consumption may protect against MRSA infection, according to a report published in the Annals of Family Medicine. Studying over 5500 adults, researchers found that those who drank coffee or tea had a significantly reduced risk of harbouring MRSA in their nostrils

HIV Video: Antiretroviral Therapy Very Effective at Preventing New HIV Infections, Breath Test for H1N1 Infections, ECGs for Young Athletes May Be Impractical

(July 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - Antiretroviral drugs ...

(July 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - Antiretroviral drugs are effective at preventing HIV infections, according to a report released by the CDC. Researchers gave 1200 sexually active African males either Truvada or placebo, finding that the antiretroviral medication reduced new HIV infections by 63%, and that those who took the drug regularly reduced new infections by 78%. From Cleveland - Scientists have developed a novel breath test for H1N1 influenza, according to a report published in the Journal of Breath Research. Researchers gave 11 individuals a live attenuated H1N1 vaccination, and administered a breath test measuring the participants nitric oxide (a biomolecule previously linked to viral infections). Results showed a significant peak in NO levels in all individuals the third day after vaccination. And finally, from California - ECGs in young athletes may not prevent sudden cardiac death, according to a report published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers had 53 pediatric cardiologists examine 18 ECGs,  8 from healthy children and 10 from children with a heart condition that raises risk of sudden cardiac death. Results showed that the cardiologists had fairly low accuracy in assessing the ECGs, suggesting that routine screening in young athletes may be impractical

New Therapy Plan for Early Stage Prostate Cancer Patients, Predicting Heart Attack Risk in HIV Patients, HIN1 Vaccine Not Connected to Guillan-Barre Syndrome (Video)

(July 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - A new ...

(July 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a new approach to treating early stage prostate cancer. Studying nearly 2000 men with low-intermediate risk prostate cancer for over 9 years, researchers found that treatment with short term hormone therapy in combination with radiation therapy raised 10 year survival rate from 57% to 62%. From New York - An ultrasound of the heart may help predict heart attack risk in HIV patients, according to a report published in Circulation:Cardiovascular Imaging. Studying over 300 HIV patients, researchers found that risk of heart attack was strongly connected to abnormal findings on a  stress echocardiography test. And finally, from the Netherlands - The H1N1 vaccine is not associated with Guillan-Barre syndrome, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. European researchers examined 104 cases of Guillan-Barre syndrome during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. After adjusting for risk factors, researchers found no association between vaccination and the syndrome.

Autism Video: Possible Biomarker For Autism Identified, Alcohol Guidelines Fail to Address Cancer Risk, Sleep Apnea May Cause Blood Vessel Abnormalities

(July 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - A new ...

(July 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - A new report published in Translational Psychiatry identifies a biomarker that may be linked to autism. Researchers compared 40 families that had one teenager with autism and one without to 40 teens with no family history of the condition. They found that the teens with autism and their siblings both had reduced activity in a part of the brain known to influence empathy, while the teens with no family history had normal brain functioning. From France - Research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that current alcohol consumption guidelines do not do enough to prevent cancer. Researchers believe that current guidelines focus too much on the short term effects of alcohol consumption, and do not take into account the long term association between alcohol and cancer. The researchers argue that guidelines need to be reviewed and reformed to adequately address this risk. And finally, from the UK - Sleep apnea may cause blood vessel abnormalities, according to a report published in Hypertension. Studying over 100 individuals, researchers found that those with obstructive sleep apnea but were otherwise healthy had impaired blood vessel functioning, though 26 weeks of CPAP treatment greatly improved blood function.

Blood Pressure Video: Social Mobility May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Contact Allergies Could Reduce Risk of Certain Cancers, Secondhand Smoke Linked to ADHD in Kids

(July 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Upwards social ...

(July 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Upwards social mobility may reduce risk of high blood pressure, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers examined data on 12,000 twins born between 1929 and 1958, whose parental occupations were recorded at birth. Results showed that low socioeconomic status was associated with a 42% increased risk of hypertension, while those who moved up the social ladder over two generations had nearly 20% reduced risk of hypertension. From Denmark - People with contact allergies may be at reduced risk of cancer, according to a report published in BMJ Open. Researchers studied nearly 17,000 adults with contact allergies--allergies caused by direct contact with certain metals and chemicals. They found that those with these allergies were less likely to develop breast and non-melanoma skin cancers. And finally, from Boston - Secondhand smoke exposure may raise risk of childhood learning disorders, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers studied over 55,000 children under 12 years of age, finding that those exposed to secondhand smoke had 50% increased risk of neurobehavioral disorders such as ADHD.

NSAIDS Linked to Atrial Fibrillation, Moderate Salt Reduction in Diet Not Enough, Chemical Response to Stress Determines Personality (Week in Review)

Too Much Time Sitting May Raise Risk of Blood Clots in Women, Air Pollution May Cause Memory Problems, Celecoxib Improves Lungs in Former Smokers (Week in Review)

(July 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine)  From Boston - Research published ...

(July 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine)  From Boston - Research published in the British Medical Journal finds that women who sit for long periods are more likely to develop blood clots in the lungs. Following nearly 70,000 women for 18 years, researchers found that women who spent over 41 hours a week outside of work sitting were at 2x increased risk of  suffering a pulmonary embolism. From Ohio - Air pollution may raise risk of depression, as well as learning and memory problems, according to a report published in Molecular Psychiatry. Researchers exposed mice to either filtered air or polluted air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for a 10 month period. Results showed that mice exposed to the polluted air had impaired memory on a variety of tests, and also showed increased inflammation in the hippocampus--an area of the brain responsible for mood, memory and learning. And finally, from California - A cox-2 inhibitor may be able to prevent lung cancer in former smokers, according to a report published in Cancer Prevention Research. Randomizing 137 former smokers to either celecoxib or placebo, researchers found that the cox-2 inhibitor greatly improved measures of lung health and also reduced lung nodules.