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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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Lucentis Video: Reducing Blindness from AMD with Lucentis, Homeless at Much Greater Risk of Death, Early Exposure to Pets Reduces Risk of Allergy in Children
(June 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new ...
(June 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimates the potential of Lucentis in preventing blindness from AMD. Researchers estimate that if Lucentis were not given to 103,000 eligible individuals with AMD, over 16,000 of these patients would eventually go blind. They found that monthly Lucentis injections could be able to reduce these rates of blindness by 72% over two years. From Denmark - Homeless men and women have significantly higher mortality rates than the general population, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers studied over 32 000 homeless people, finding that approximately 60% suffer from a psychiatric disorder and that the homeless had 6x higher mortality rates than the general population. And finally, from Detroit - Children who are exposed to pets early are at reduced risk of pet allergies, according to a report published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy. Studying over 500 individuals, researchers found that boys who lived with a dog before 12 months old had a roughly 50% reduced risk of developing a dog allergy, and boys and girls living with a cat before 12 months had 48% reduced risk of a cat allergy.
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Parkinson's May Raise Risk of Skin Cancer, Obesity Linked to Declining Testosterone Levels, Childhood Bully May Grow Up to Commit Intimate Partner Violence (Week in Review)
(June 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Parkinson's ...
(June 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Parkinson's disease patients may have increased risk of melanoma, according to a report published in Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering over 12 studies found that men with Parkinson's were at twofold increased risk of developing melanoma when compared to men without the neurological disease. From Boston - A new report presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting finds that aging itself does not cause men to lose testosterone levels. Studying over 300 men, researchers found that deteriorating general health, in particular obesity, resulted in a decline of testosterone levels but aging had no effect. And finally, from Boston - Childhood bullies may be more likely to commit intimate partner violence, according to a report published in the Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Studying nearly 1500 men, researchers found a link between those who bullied peers in childhood and those who committed violence against a partner in adulthood.
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PET Scanning Reveals How Marijuana Affects Brain, Wrinkles Linked to Fracture Risk in Women, Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Have Tumors As Adults (Week in Review)
(June 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Imaging research ...
(June 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Imaging research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine's annual meeting demonstrates how marijuana use affects brain chemistry. In a study of 30 chronic cannabis smokers, PET scanning revealed that heavy marijuana use decreased the amount of cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the brain--receptors that affect pleasure, appetite as well other psychological functions. From Boston- Wrinkles may predict risk of bone fracture in women, according to a report presented at the Endocrine Society Meeting. Studying over 100 early menopausal women, researchers found that those who had deepening and worsening wrinkles in their skin were also more likely to have lower bone density. And finally, from the UK - Childhood cancer survivors are at raised risk of tumours in adulthood, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied nearly 18,000 childhood cancer patients, finding that survivors were at 4x increased risk of developing another primary tumour later in life.
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Mothers Taking B Vitamins May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk in Kids, Post Pandemic Flu Vaccinations Increasing, Possible Urine Test for Gastrointestinal Cancers (Video)
(June 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Mothers with ...
(June 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Mothers with elevated B vitamins in their diet may reduce risk of colorectal cancer in their children, according to a report published in Gut. Researchers found that mice born to mothers who were given a diet supplemented with B vitamins were much less likely to develop colorectal cancer. From Atlanta - Research published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report finds an increase in post-pandemic flu vaccinations. 43% of the US population age 6 months or older got the seasonal flu shot in 2010-2011, a slight increase from 2009-2010--the year of the H1N1 pandemic. And finally, from Scotland - A simple urine test may enable detection of many cancers, according to a report published in Proteomics-Clinical Applications. Comparing urine samples of healthy patients to those with gastrointestinal cancer, researchers singled out 6 proteins that were present in 98% of gastrointestinal cancer urine samples and absent in nearly 90% of cancer-free samples.
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Heart Attack Video: Significant Decline in Heart Attacks Over Past 20 Years, Study Discovers How Smoking Suppresses Appetite, Exercise May Reduce Stroke Risk in Elderly
(June 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published ...
(June 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published in the European Heart Journal finds a significant decline in heart attacks over the past 20 years. Studying nearly 10,000 individuals for 2 decades, researchers found that improved control of blood pressure and a decline in smoking resulted in a 74% reduction in heart attack risk. A rise in BMI over the same time period kept the decline from being even greater. From Connecticut - A new report published in Science identifies how smoking suppresses appetite. Researchers found that nicotine activates neurons in the hypothalamus, telling the body that it has had enough food. This discovery has the potential to result in medication that will prevent quitting smokers from gaining weight. And finally, from New York - Elderly people may be able to protect their brain with exercise, according to a report published in Neurology. Studying over 1200 elderly individuals, researchers found that those who took part in regular moderate to intense exercise had a 40% reduced risk of suffering a silent stroke
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Colon Cancer Video: New Treatment May Be Near for Colon Cancer, Aging Does Not Directly Result in Drop in Testosterone, Childhood Cancers Raise Risk of Adult Cancers
(June 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - A novel ...
(June 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - A novel treatment for colon cancer may be on the horizon, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers found that the breast cancer drug lapatinib in combination with a cancer-fighting antibody can prevent colon cancer cells from spreading by shutting the cells down and effectively forcing them to die. From Boston - A new report presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting finds that aging itself does not cause men to lose testosterone levels. Studying over 300 men, researchers found that deteriorating general health, in particular obesity, resulted in a decline of testosterone levels but aging had no effect. And finally, from the UK - Childhood cancer survivors are at raised risk of tumours in adulthood, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied nearly 18,000 childhood cancer patients, finding that survivors were at 4x increased risk of developing another primary tumour later in life.
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Imaging Study Shows Marijuana's Effect on Brain, Apple Peels May Keep Muscles Strong, Childhood Bullies May Be Violent to Partners in Adulthood (Video)
(June 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Imaging research ...
(June 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Imaging research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine's annual meeting demonstrates how marijuana use affects brain chemistry. In a study of 30 chronic cannabis smokers, PET scanning revealed that heavy marijuana use decreased the amount of cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the brain--receptors that affect pleasure, appetite as well other psychological functions. From Iowa - Apple peels may keep muscles from aging, according to a report published in Cell Metabolism. Researchers gave fasted mice ursolic acid--a natural compound found in apple peels--and found that the compound not only prevented muscle weakening but also helped the muscles grow. And finally, from Boston - Childhood bullies may be more likely to commit intimate partner violence, according to a report published in the Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Studying nearly 1500 men, researchers found a link between those who bullied peers in childhood and those who committed violence against a partner in adulthood.
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Parkinson's Disease Video: Parkinson's Linked to Raised Melanoma Risk, Wrinkles May Indicate Low Bone Density, Yo Yo Dieting Healthier Than Remaining Obese
(June 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Parkinson's ...
(June 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Parkinson's disease patients may have increased risk of melanoma, according to a report published in Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering over 12 studies found that men with Parkinson's were at twofold increased risk of developing melanoma when compared to men without the neurological disease. From Boston- Wrinkles may predict risk of bone fracture in women, according to a report presented at the Endocrine Society Meeting. Studying over 100 early menopausal women, researchers found that those who had deepening and worsening wrinkles in their skin were also more likely to have lower bone density. And finally, from Boston - A new report presented at the Endocrine Society Meeting finds that yo-yo dieting is much healthier than remaining obese. Researchers studied two groups of mice, one that alternated every four weeks between a high fat and low fat diet and another that only ate a high fat diet. Results showed that the yo-yo dieting rodents lived 25% longer and had better blood sugar levels than mice that remained obese.
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Scientists Identify New MRSA Strain, Clot Busting Drugs Being Used More, WHO Report Calls For Further Investigation Into Cell Phone's Association with Cancer (Week in Review)
(June 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - Scientists have ...
(June 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - Scientists have discovered a new strain of MRSA, according to a report published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases. A group of researchers investigating mastitis identified the new strain in milk from dairy cows. This new strain is markedly different, meaning that current gold standard MRSA tests are unable to identify the infection. From Cincinnati - A new report published in Stroke finds that clot busting drugs to treat stroke are being used more often. Researchers found that use of thrombolytic drugs in stroke patients increased from 1.4% in 2005 to 3.7% in 2009. And finally, from Geneva - A new report released by the WHO defines cell phones as possibly carcinogenic. While previous studies regarding the association between cell phones and brain tumours have proven inconclusive, the WHO nonetheless maintains that cell phone use can possibly raise risk of glioma and its true effects need to be investigated further.
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WHO Predicts 8 Million A Year Smoking Deaths by 2030, Fear of Dying During Heart Attack Increases Damage, Gestational Diabetes Predicted by Certain Factors (Week in Review)
(June 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - Smoking could ...
(June 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - Smoking could kill up to 8 million people a year in 2030, according to a new report released by the WHO. Researchers found that smoking will kill 6 million people in 2011, 600,000 of whom will be non-smokers. Since the health effects of smoking take years to develop, the researchers argue that the tobacco-related disease epidemic is just beginning, with the death toll possibly reaching 8 million annually in 2030. From London - Fear of dying that pervades during a heart attack may make matters worse, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers studied over 200 heart attack patients, finding that those who experienced intense fear of dying during their heart attack had 4x increased risk of demonstrating elevated inflammation during and after the event. And finally, from California - It may be possible to predict gestational diabetes using a woman's cardiometabolic profile, according to research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Studying over 22, 000 women, researchers found that those who had a pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 or greater and a glucose level of 100-140 mg/dL had a 5x increased risk of developing gestational diabetes.
